2 Chronicles 11:5
2 Chronicles 11:5 King James Version (KJV)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built [fortified] cities for defense in Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah.
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 11:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:5 New Century Version (NCV)
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend it.
2 Chronicles 11:5 New International Version (NIV)
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah