2 Chronicles 11:12
2 Chronicles 11:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Also in every city he put shields and spears, and made them very strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
2 Chronicles 11:5-12 The Message (MSG)
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem but built up a defense system for Judah all around: in Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron—a line of defense protecting Judah and Benjamin. He beefed up the fortifications, appointed commanders, and put in supplies of food, olive oil, and wine. He installed arms—large shields and spears—in all the forts, making them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were secure for the time.
2 Chronicles 11:12 King James Version (KJV)
And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
2 Chronicles 11:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He put shields and spears in every city and strengthened them greatly. So he held Judah and Benjamin.
2 Chronicles 11:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Also, Rehoboam put shields and spears in all the cities and made them very strong. Rehoboam kept the people of Judah and Benjamin under his control.
2 Chronicles 11:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
And in every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
2 Chronicles 11:12 New International Version (NIV)
He put shields and spears in all the cities, and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his.
2 Chronicles 11:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Also in every city he put shields and spears, and made them very strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
2 Chronicles 11:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And in each city he put [large] shields and spears, and made them very strong. So he held Judah and Benjamin.