5. Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend against attacks.
6. He repaired the cities of Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
7. Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,
8. Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9. Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10. Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These cities in Judah and Benjamin were made strong.
11. When Rehoboam made these cities strong, he put commanders in them. He also put supplies of food, oil, and wine in them.