5. And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

6. He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

7. And Beth-zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

8. And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

9. And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

10. And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.

11. And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.

12. And in every several city shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.