2 Chronicles 11:5-12 ▼

5 Rehoboam took up residence in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.

6 He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron; these were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

11 Then he strengthened the fortifications and put commanders in them, along with supplies of food, oil, and wine.

12 In every city were shields and spears, and he made them very strong. Thus Judah and Benjamin remained his.