5. And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
6. He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,
7. And Beth-zur, and Shocho, and Adullam,
8. And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
9. And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
10. And Zorah, and Ajalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fortified cities.
11. And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of provisions, and of oil and wine.
12. And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.