Rehoboam Fortifies the Cities (2CH 11:5-12)

[11:5] Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and had fortifications built for the following cities of Judah and Benjamin:

[11:6] Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

[11:7] Bethzur, Soco, Adullam,

[11:8] Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

[11:9] Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

[11:10] Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron.

[11:11] He had them strongly fortified and appointed a commander for each of them, and in each one he placed supplies of food, olive oil, and wine,

[11:12] and also shields and spears. In this way he kept Judah and Benjamin under his control.

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