^{5 Ref} And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.

^{6 Ref} He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

^{7 Ref} And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

^{8 Ref} And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

^{9 Ref} And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

^{10 Ref} And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.

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

^{12 Ref} And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.