2 Chronicles 11:5

Translations

Modern

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.

Traditional

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

Literal

And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built cities for fortification in Judah.

Latin

Habitavit autem Roboam in Jerusalem, et ædificavit civitates muratas in Juda.

Original

Hebrew

English

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.

Notes

2 Chronicles 11:5–12

Rehoboam fortified several towns to defend Judah from the east, south, and west. This protected the valleys leading into the Judean hill country and important crossroads. Rehoboam's first task was to strengthen a small but defensible position. The defensive lines were strategically sensible against an Egyptian attack and likely started before Pharaoh Shishak's invasion in 926 or 925 BC.

2 Chronicles 11:5–23

The Lord blessed Rehoboam through his building projects, the movement of loyal priests from the north to the south, the migration of faithful people from the north to Jerusalem, and his large family.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Rehoboam

Related verses

2 Chronicles 8:2–6
Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
2 Chronicles 27:4
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.
2 Chronicles 26:6
Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
2 Chronicles 14:6–7
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.
2 Chronicles 11:23
Rehoboam also acted wisely by dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. He gave them abundant provisions and sought many wives for them.
2 Chronicles 16:6
Then King Asa brought all the men of Judah, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials he built up Geba and Mizpah.
Isaiah 22:8–11
He has uncovered the defenses of Judah. On that day you looked to the weapons in the House of the Forest.
2 Chronicles 17:12
Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hebron (Place) Warfare

Topics

Cities: A Great Defence to a Country Cities: Often Fortified by Art Rehoboam: Builds Fortified Cities; is Temporarily Prosperous

2 Chronicles 11:5

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