After that, Solomon's workers rebuilt the towns that Hiram had given him. Then Solomon sent Israelites to live in those towns.
Rehoboam ruled from Jerusalem, and he had several cities in Judah turned into fortresses so he could use them to defend his country. These cities included
It took twenty years for the LORD's temple and Solomon's palace to be built.
Solomon attacked and captured the town of Hamath-Zobah.