2 Chronicles 11:5 - The Message Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem but built up a defense system for Judah all around: in Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron—a line of defense protecting Judah and Benjamin. He beefed up the fortifications, appointed commanders, and put in supplies of food, olive oil, and wine. He installed arms—large shields and spears—in all the forts, making them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were secure for the time. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah. American Standard Version (1901) And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah. Common English Bible Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, but he built cities for Judah’s defense Catholic Public Domain Version Then Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built fortified cities in Judah. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built walled cities in Juda. |