2 Chronicles 11:5-12

5Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem. He built these strong cities in Judah to make it safe:

6Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7Beth-Zur, Soco, Adullam,

8Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron. He made all those cities in Judah and Benjamin very strong.

11He made their buildings stronger. He put important officers in them to rule over them. He stored food, olive oil and wine in them.

12He supplied every city with shields and spears. He did all these things to make them very strong places. So Rehoboam kept his authority over Judah and Benjamin.