6. He built Bethlehem, Etah, Tekoa,
7. Beth-Zur, Socoh, Adullam,
8. Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9. Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10. Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities that are in Judah and in Benjamin.
11. And he strengthened the fortifications and put commanders in them, along with stores of food, olive oil, and wine.
12. And in all the cities he put shields and spears, and he greatly strengthened them. So he had Judah and Benjamin.