'Strengthened' in the Bible

Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and highly exalted him.

He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine.

So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.

His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.

When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened his position by killing with the sword all his brothers as well as some of the princes of Israel.

Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Valley of Salt. He struck down 10,000 Seirites,

So Jotham strengthened himself because he did not waver in obeying the Lord his God.

Then Hezekiah strengthened his position by rebuilding the entire broken-down wall and heightening the towers and the other outside wall. He repaired the supporting terraces of the city of David, and made an abundance of weapons and shields.