8. Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9. Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10. Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.
11. He fortified the strongholds and put captains in them, with stores of food, oil, and vintage fruits.
12. And in each city he put shields and spears, and made them very strong. So he held Judah and Benjamin.
13. And the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel came over to Rehoboam from wherever they lived.