2 Chronicles 11:5

3 “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

4 ‘Thus says the Lord: “You shall not go up or fight against your brethren! Let every man return to his house, for this thing is from Me.” ’ ” Therefore they obeyed the words of the Lord, and turned back from attacking Jeroboam.

Rehoboam Fortifies the Cities

5 So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.

6 And he built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7 Beth Zur, Sochoh, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and Benjamin, fortified cities.

11 And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine.

12 Also in every city he put shields and spears, and made them very strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 11:5

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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,

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Rehoboam Fortifies the Cities

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