Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
- KJV And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
- BSB Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
- NKJV So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
- NASB Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
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Rehoboam settles in Jerusalem and builds fortified cities throughout Judah. He turns to securing the kingdom he still holds.
Overview
Rather than pursuing war against Israel, Rehoboam strengthens his defenses at home. This building program reflects a season of relative wisdom and stability in his reign. The Chronicler presents it as evidence of God's blessing during the years Judah walked faithfully (vv. 16-17).
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- 2 Chr 8:2–6Solomon built the cities which Huram had given to Solomon, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.
- 2 Chr 17:12Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah.
- 2 Chr 26:6He went out and fought against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod; and he built cities in the country of Ashdod, and among the Philistines.
- 2 Chr 16:6Then Asa the king took all Judah, and they carried away the stones of Rama, and its timber, with which Baasha had built; and he built Geba and Mizpah with them.
- 2 Chr 14:6–7He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.
- 2 Chr 11:23He dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, to every fortified city. He gave them food in abundance and he sought many wives for them.
- 2 Chr 27:4Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
- Isa 22:8–11He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.
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