[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.