2 Chronicles 11:5-12 - Rehoboam Fortifies Cities In Judah
5 Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem and built defensive fortification cities throughout Judah, 6 including Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were all fortified cities throughout Judah and Benjamin. 11 He also strengthened the fortified cities, assigned officers to them, and stockpiled food, oil, and wine. 12 He also stockpiled shields and spears in every city and fortified them greatly to secure his rule over Judah and Benjamin.