2 Chronicles 11:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 11:5

BSB

Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.

AKJV

And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.

CPDV

Then Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built fortified cities in Judah.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Rehoboam will dwell in Jerusalem, and he will build cities for fortification in Judah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 11:5

AndRehoboamH7346Proper Name Masculine dweltH3427VerbinJerusalemH3389andbuiltH1129Verb citiesH5892Noun MasculinefordefenceH4692Noun MasculineinJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Chronicles 11:5

Summary

King fortifies cities for defensive purposes

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Building fortified cities in Judah

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC