2 Chronicles 11:5-12
Read 2 Chronicles 11 in full →5Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and abuilt cities for fortifications in Judah. 6Thus he built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, 8Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, 10Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin. 11He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine. 12And he put large shields and spears in every city and strengthened them greatly. So he held Judah and Benjamin.