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Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for fortifications in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built [fortified] cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities in Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rehoboam ruled from Jerusalem, and he had several cities in Judah turned into fortresses so he could use them to defend his country. These cities included <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and had fortifications built for the following cities of Judah and Benjamin: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem and built defensive fortification cities throughout Judah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.<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 />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah. <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 Rehoboam dwells in Jerusalem, and builds cities for a bulwark in Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a bulwark in Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Rehoboam will dwell in Jerusalem, and he will build cities for fortification in Judah.<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 Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built walled cities in Juda. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built fortified cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rehoboam took up residence in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rehoboam resided in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jeroboam built Shechem on the mountain of the tribe of the house of Ephraim, and dwelt in it; and went out from there and built Penuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yorbaam built Shekim in the mountain of the tribe of the house of Ephraim, and he dwelt in it and he went out from there and built Penuil.<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 Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built walled cities in Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/11-5.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=2619" 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">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7346.htm" title="7346: rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- A people are enlarged, a king of Judah. From rachab and am; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king.">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">continued to live</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">and he built up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/4692.htm" title="4692: lə·mā·ṣō·wr (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Siege enclosure, siege, entrenchment. Or matsuwr; from tsuwr; something hemming in, i.e. a mound, a siege, distress; or a fastness.">for defense</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: bî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">in Judah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,…<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/8-2.htm">2 Chronicles 8:2-6</a></span><br />Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there. / Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it. / He built Tadmor in the wilderness, in addition to all the store cities that he had built in Hamath. ...<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/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.<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/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Nehemiah 4:16-18</a></span><br />And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah / who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.<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/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a></span><br />“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-35.htm">Ezekiel 36:35</a></span><br />Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Acts 15:16</a></span><br />‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a></span><br />For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a></span><br />I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">2 Chronicles 8:2-6</a></b></br> That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6,7</a></b></br> And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-6.htm">2 Chronicles 16:6</a></b></br> Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-24.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-3.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-3.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-6.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-6.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/job/13-6.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/job/22-25.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">Walled</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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Jerusalem, the capital city, held significant religious and political importance as the location of the Temple, which Solomon had built. This city was the center of worship for the Israelites and symbolized God's presence among His people. Rehoboam's residence in Jerusalem underscores the continuity of Davidic rule and the centrality of the city in Judah's identity. The choice of Jerusalem as his dwelling place also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his descendants would continue to rule from this city (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).<p><b>and he built up cities for defense in Judah</b><br>Following the division of the kingdom, Rehoboam focused on strengthening his territory against potential threats, particularly from the northern kingdom of Israel and other neighboring nations. The construction of fortified cities was a strategic move to protect Judah's borders and maintain control over the region. These cities served as military outposts and refuges in times of conflict. Archaeological evidence supports the existence of fortified cities during this period, highlighting the historical accuracy of the biblical account. This action reflects a common practice in the ancient Near East, where kings fortified cities to secure their reign and protect their people. The emphasis on defense also points to the turbulent political climate of the time, as Rehoboam sought to consolidate his power and ensure the survival of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>The son of Solomon and the grandson of David, Rehoboam was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the united monarchy of Israel split. His reign is marked by the division of the kingdom and efforts to fortify his rule.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah and the spiritual center for the Israelites. It was the location of the Temple built by Solomon and served as the political and religious hub for the southern kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_for_defense.htm">Cities for Defense</a></b><br>Rehoboam's strategic initiative to build fortified cities in Judah was a response to the political and military threats following the division of the kingdom. These cities served as a protective measure against potential invasions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Rehoboam's actions demonstrate the importance of leadership in times of crisis. Leaders must take proactive steps to protect and provide for their people, even amidst challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning.htm">Strategic Planning</a></b><br>The building of fortified cities reflects the necessity of strategic planning and preparation. Believers are encouraged to be wise and discerning in their personal and communal lives, preparing for future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god.htm">Reliance on God</a></b><br>While Rehoboam's efforts were necessary, they also remind us of the need to balance human initiative with trust in God's sovereignty. Our plans should be made with prayerful consideration and reliance on God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The context of Rehoboam's reign serves as a reminder of the consequences of division within God's people. Unity in faith and purpose is crucial for spiritual and communal strength.<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/how_to_reconcile_2_chron_11_5-10_with_archaeology.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Chronicles 11:5–10, which describes Rehoboam’s extensive city fortifications, with the lack of clear archaeological evidence for such large-scale construction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_tekoa's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Tekoa's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_rehoboam_and_jeroboam.htm">Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_verify_rapid_city_builds_in_transjordan.htm">Numbers 32:34–38: Can we verify the rapid construction or fortification of these cities in Transjordan through any historical or archaeological findings?</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>(<span class= "ital">b</span>) <span class= "bld">REHOBOAM STRENGTHENS THE DEFENCES OF HIS KINGDOM</span> (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/11-5.htm" title="And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.">2Chronicles 11:5-12</a>).<p>This section is peculiar to the chronicler.<p>(5) <span class= "bld">Dwelt in Jerusalem.</span>--As the capital.<p><span class= "bld">Cities for defence.</span>--(<span class= "ital">'Arim l'm?cor</span> = <span class= "ital">'are m?c?r;</span> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm" title="Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;">2Chronicles 8:5</a>),<span class= "ital"> "</span>embattled cities; "LXX., <span class= "greekheb">?????? ?????????</span>.<p><span class= "bld">In Judah.</span>--Not the territory of the tribe, but the kingdom is intended, for some of the fortresses were in Benjamin (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm" title="And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.">2Chronicles 11:10</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 5-12.</span> - These eight verses tell how Rehoboam, relieved of the responsibility of attempting to reconquer the revolted, wisely betakes himself to strengthening and defending what was left to him. He builds fifteen "fenced cities," or "cities for defence," twelve of them south and west of Jerusalem, for lear of Egypt; he fortifies certain strongholds, officering them, provisioning them, and supplying to them and "every several city" the necessary weapons of warfare and shields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/11-5.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">Rehoboam</span><br /><span class="heb">רְחַבְעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7346.htm">Strong's 7346: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued to live</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he built up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֧בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for defense</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמָצ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mā·ṣō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4692.htm">Strong's 4692: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּיהוּדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:6" /></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>