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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He strengthened their defenses and put commanders in them, with supplies of food, olive oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Rehoboam strengthened their defenses and stationed commanders in them, and he stored supplies of food, olive oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the fortresses strong, and put commanders in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them, with supplies of food, [olive] oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of victuals, and oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />he assigned an army commander to each of them and stocked them with supplies of food, olive oil, and wine, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He strengthened them and put army officers with reserves of food, olive oil, and wine in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He had them strongly fortified and appointed a commander for each of them, and in each one he placed supplies of food, olive oil, and wine, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He also strengthened the fortified cities, assigned officers to them, and stockpiled food, oil, and wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, and oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of provisions, and of oil and wine.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He fortified the strongholds and put captains in them with stores of food, oil and wine. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he strengthens the bulwarks, and puts leaders in them, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he strengtheneth the bulwarks, and putteth in them leaders, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will strengthen the fortifications, and he will give in them leaders and treasures of food, and oil, and wine.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he had enclosed them with walls, he put in them governors and storehouses of provisions, that is, of oil and of wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had enclosed them with walls, he placed in them rulers, and storehouses of provisions, that is, of oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he strengthened the fortifications and put commanders in them, along with supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the fortresses strong, and put commanders in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick; and Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise and disguise yourself, and be as a simple woman, that you may not be known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh; behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, who told me that I should be king over this people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In this time Abiyam the son of Yorbaam became ill, and Yorbaam said to his wife: “Arise now, and be disguised as a simple woman, neither will they know that you are the wife of Yorbaam, and you shall go to Shilo. Now Akhia the Prophet is there, he who told me when I arise, I would King over this people.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and oil and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he fortified them with walls, and placed in them captains, and stores of provisions, oil and wine,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2644" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Rehoboam Fortifies Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ḥaz·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">He strengthened</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4694.htm" title="4694: ham·mə·ṣu·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Siegeworks, rampart. Or mtsurah; feminine of matsowr; a hemming in, i.e. a mound, or a rampart, fortification.">their fortresses</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and put</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nə·ḡî·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">officers</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">in them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: wə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">with supplies</a> <a href="/hebrew/3978.htm" title="3978: ma·’ă·ḵāl (N-ms) -- Food. From 'akal; an eatable.">of food,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: wə·še·men (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3196.htm" title="3196: wā·yā·yin (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Wine. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine; by implication, intoxication.">and wine.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25</a></span><br />Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">2 Chronicles 12:4</a></span><br />He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6-7</a></span><br />Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2</a></span><br />He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">2 Chronicles 26:9-10</a></span><br />Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. / Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13</a></span><br />So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-10.htm">Isaiah 22:10</a></span><br />You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-18.htm">Jeremiah 1:18</a></span><br />Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-10.htm">Jeremiah 5:10</a></span><br />Go up through her vineyards and ravage them, but do not finish them off. Strip off her branches, for they do not belong to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-20.htm">Ezekiel 21:20</a></span><br />Mark out one road for the sword to come against Rabbah of the Ammonites, and another against Judah into fortified Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Matthew 24:43</a></span><br />But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21</a></span><br />When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Luke 14:31</a></span><br />Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23</a></span><br />Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.</p><p class="hdg">he fortified</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/22-10.htm">Isaiah 22:10,11</a></b></br> And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall… </p><p class="hdg">captains</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">2 Chronicles 11:23</a></b></br> And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">2 Chronicles 17:19</a></b></br> These waited on the king, beside <i>those</i> whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/nahum/3-14.htm">Defenses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Food</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-15.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-15.htm">Olive</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-15.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-15.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Victual</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-18.htm">Victuals</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Walled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-15.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Defenses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Food</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/job/8-15.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-6.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/ezra/7-22.htm">Olive</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/18-45.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Victual</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-31.htm">Victuals</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Walled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">strengthen the kingdom of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">The wives and children of Rehoboam</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The strengthening of fortifications was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern military strategy, aimed at protecting against invasions. This action reflects Rehoboam's concern for the security of his kingdom, especially after the northern tribes broke away under Jeroboam. The fortification of cities is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where leaders prepared for potential threats, such as Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (<a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6-23</a>).<p><b>and put officers in them</b><br>Rehoboam appointed military leaders or commanders over these fortified cities. This was a strategic move to ensure that each city had a responsible authority to manage its defenses and maintain order. The appointment of officers is similar to the organization seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as the appointment of judges and leaders by Moses (<a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a>). It highlights the importance of leadership and governance in maintaining the stability and security of a nation.<p><b>with supplies of food, oil, and wine</b><br>Provisioning the fortified cities with essential supplies was crucial for sustaining them during sieges or times of conflict. Food, oil, and wine were staple commodities in the ancient Near East, necessary for the sustenance of both the military and civilian populations. This preparation reflects a prudent and foresighted approach to governance, ensuring that the cities could withstand prolonged periods of isolation. The mention of these supplies also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's provision, as seen in the story of Joseph storing grain in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Genesis 41:48-49</a>) and the miraculous provision of oil and flour for the widow of Zarephath (<a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>The son of Solomon and king of Judah, who is central to this passage. He is known for his efforts to fortify the cities of Judah after the kingdom split.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom over which Rehoboam ruled after the division of Israel. This region included Jerusalem and was the center of the Davidic line.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fortresses.htm">Fortresses</a></b><br>These were strategic military installations that Rehoboam strengthened to protect his kingdom from potential threats, particularly from the northern kingdom of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders.htm">Commanders</a></b><br>Military leaders appointed by Rehoboam to oversee the fortified cities, ensuring their readiness and defense.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/supplies_of_food,_oil,_and_wine.htm">Supplies of food, oil, and wine</a></b><br>Essential provisions stored in the fortresses to sustain the inhabitants during sieges or times of conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_stewardship.htm">Preparation and Stewardship</a></b><br>Rehoboam's actions remind us of the importance of being prepared and stewarding resources wisely. In our lives, we should ensure that we are spiritually and physically prepared for challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>As Rehoboam appointed commanders, we learn about the importance of delegating responsibility and trusting others to fulfill their roles effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fortification.htm">Spiritual Fortification</a></b><br>Just as Rehoboam fortified cities, we are called to fortify our spiritual lives through prayer, scripture, and community, ensuring we are ready to face spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/provision_and_trust.htm">Provision and Trust</a></b><br>The supplies of food, oil, and wine symbolize God's provision. We are reminded to trust in God's provision and to be generous stewards of what we have been given.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_levite_migration_to_judah.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">And he fortified.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">strengthened, i.e.,</span> put them in an efficient condition for defence, by providing commandants and stores of arms and food.<p><span class= "bld">The strong holds.</span>--<span class= "ital">Mets-roth;</span> the word in last verse.<p><span class= "bld">Captains.</span>--<span class= "ital">Negidim;</span> leaders, princes (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm" title="And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;">1Chronicles 9:11</a>). Here it means <span class= "ital">commandants.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He strengthened</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְחַזֵּ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥaz·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their fortresses</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּצֻר֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ṣu·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4694.htm">Strong's 4694: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hemming in, a mound, a rampart, fortification</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and put</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">officers</span><br /><span class="heb">נְגִידִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḡî·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in them,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with supplies</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֹצְר֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of food,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַאֲכָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ma·’ă·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3978.htm">Strong's 3978: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eatable</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oil,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֶׁ֥מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wine.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָיָֽיִן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·yā·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wine, intoxication</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:11 He fortified the strongholds and put captains (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>