5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend it.
6 He built up 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 were strong, walled cities in Judah and Benjamin.
11 When Rehoboam made those cities strong, he put commanders and supplies of food, oil, and wine in them.