5. Rehoboam took up residence in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.
6. He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
7. Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,
8. Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
9. Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
10. Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron; these were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.