5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.
6 He rebuilt Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,
8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.
11 He strengthened them and put army officers with reserves of food, olive oil, and wine in them.