5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, but he built cities for Judah’s defense
6 in Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,
8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.
11 He made the fortifications stronger, placed commanders in them, and supplied them with food, oil, and wine.