2 Chronicles 11:12

He stored shields and spears in all the towns and made them very strong. So he held Judah and Benjamin under his rule.

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In The King James Version

And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

In Context

11He strengthened their fortresses and put commanders in charge of them, together with supplies of food, olive oil, and wine.

13The priests and Levites throughout Israel chose to side with Rehoboam.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 13:19Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her long robe. She put her hands on her head, and she went away crying loudly.

2 Chronicles 10:17However, Rehoboam still ruled over the Israelites who lived in Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:12Jehoshaphat grew increasingly powerful, and he built fortresses and storehouse towns in Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:5Hezekiah set to work and rebuilt all the parts of the wall that had fallen down and constructed towers on it. He also built another wall outside the first wall. He reinforced the Millo in the city of David. He also made a large quantity of weapons and shields.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 11:2-13

Rehoboam Forbidden to Make War. ( b. c. 975.) 1 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam. 2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 3 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, 4 Thus saith the Lord , Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your… Read the whole commentary →

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