5. Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
6. He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
7. Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,
8. Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9. Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10. Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin.
11. He fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil and wine.