Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 11:5
American Standard Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
Amplified® Bible
Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
Contemporary English Version
Rehoboam ruled from Jerusalem, and he had several cities in Judah turned into fortresses so he could use them to defend his country. These cities included
Darby English Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
Good News Bible
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and had fortifications built for the following cities of Judah and Benjamin:
King James Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
New American Standard Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
New International Version
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah:
New King James Version
So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
Revised Standard Version
Rehobo'am dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
Young's Literal Translation
And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a bulwark in Judah,