2 Chronicles 11:5-12 ▼

5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.

6 He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

11 He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and supplies of food, oil, and wine.

12 He put shields and spears in every city and strengthened them greatly. So he held Judah and Benjamin.