Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He strengthened their defenses and put commanders in them, with supplies of food, olive oil and wine. New Living Translation Rehoboam strengthened their defenses and stationed commanders in them, and he stored supplies of food, olive oil, and wine. English Standard Version He made the fortresses strong, and put commanders in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine. Berean Standard Bible He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. King James Bible And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine. New King James Version And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine. New American Standard Bible He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and supplies of food, oil, and wine. NASB 1995 He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine. NASB 1977 He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine. Legacy Standard Bible He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine. Amplified Bible He strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them, with supplies of food, [olive] oil, and wine. Christian Standard Bible He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine. Holman Christian Standard Bible He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine. American Standard Version And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of victuals, and oil and wine. Contemporary English Version he assigned an army commander to each of them and stocked them with supplies of food, olive oil, and wine, English Revised Version And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and oil and wine. GOD'S WORD® Translation He strengthened them and put army officers with reserves of food, olive oil, and wine in them. Good News Translation He had them strongly fortified and appointed a commander for each of them, and in each one he placed supplies of food, olive oil, and wine, International Standard Version He also strengthened the fortified cities, assigned officers to them, and stockpiled food, oil, and wine. Majority Standard Bible He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. NET Bible He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine. New Heart English Bible He fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, and oil and wine. Webster's Bible Translation And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of provisions, and of oil and wine. World English Bible He fortified the strongholds and put captains in them with stores of food, oil and wine. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he strengthens the bulwarks, and puts leaders in them, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine, Young's Literal Translation And he strengtheneth the bulwarks, and putteth in them leaders, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine, Smith's Literal Translation And he will strengthen the fortifications, and he will give in them leaders and treasures of food, and oil, and wine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had enclosed them with walls, he put in them governors and storehouses of provisions, that is, of oil and of wine. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had enclosed them with walls, he placed in them rulers, and storehouses of provisions, that is, of oil and wine. New American Bible Then he strengthened the fortifications and put commanders in them, along with supplies of food, oil, and wine. New Revised Standard Version He made the fortresses strong, and put commanders in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick; and Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise and disguise yourself, and be as a simple woman, that you may not be known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh; behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, who told me that I should be king over this people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In this time Abiyam the son of Yorbaam became ill, and Yorbaam said to his wife: “Arise now, and be disguised as a simple woman, neither will they know that you are the wife of Yorbaam, and you shall go to Shilo. Now Akhia the Prophet is there, he who told me when I arise, I would King over this people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and oil and wine. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he fortified them with walls, and placed in them captains, and stores of provisions, oil and wine, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rehoboam Fortifies Judah…10Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 11He strengthened their fortresses and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. 12He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.… Cross References 1 Kings 12:25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel. 2 Chronicles 12:4 He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 17:2 He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. 2 Chronicles 26:9-10 Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. / Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. 2 Chronicles 32:5 Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. Nehemiah 4:13 So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. Isaiah 22:10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. Jeremiah 1:18 Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. Jeremiah 5:10 Go up through her vineyards and ravage them, but do not finish them off. Strip off her branches, for they do not belong to the LORD. Ezekiel 21:20 Mark out one road for the sword to come against Rabbah of the Ammonites, and another against Judah into fortified Jerusalem. Matthew 24:43 But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. Luke 11:21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. Luke 14:31 Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? Acts 23:23 Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. Treasury of Scripture And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine. he fortified Isaiah 22:10,11 And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall… captains 2 Chronicles 11:23 And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives. 2 Chronicles 17:19 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah. Jump to Previous Bulwarks Captains Commanders Defenses Food Fortified Fortresses Holds Leaders Officers Oil Olive Provisions Putteth Store Stores Strengthened Strengtheneth Strong Strongholds Supplies Towns Treasures Victual Victuals Walled WineJump to Next Bulwarks Captains Commanders Defenses Food Fortified Fortresses Holds Leaders Officers Oil Olive Provisions Putteth Store Stores Strengthened Strengtheneth Strong Strongholds Supplies Towns Treasures Victual Victuals Walled Wine2 Chronicles 11 1. Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah5. He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions 13. The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam, 17. strengthen the kingdom of Judah 18. The wives and children of Rehoboam He strengthened their fortifications This phrase refers to Rehoboam's efforts to fortify the cities of Judah and Benjamin after the division of the united monarchy. The strengthening of fortifications was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern military strategy, aimed at protecting against invasions. This action reflects Rehoboam's concern for the security of his kingdom, especially after the northern tribes broke away under Jeroboam. The fortification of cities is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where leaders prepared for potential threats, such as Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 4:6-23). and put officers in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine Persons / Places / Events 1. RehoboamThe son of Solomon and king of Judah, who is central to this passage. He is known for his efforts to fortify the cities of Judah after the kingdom split. 2. Judah The southern kingdom over which Rehoboam ruled after the division of Israel. This region included Jerusalem and was the center of the Davidic line. 3. Fortresses These were strategic military installations that Rehoboam strengthened to protect his kingdom from potential threats, particularly from the northern kingdom of Israel. 4. Commanders Military leaders appointed by Rehoboam to oversee the fortified cities, ensuring their readiness and defense. 5. Supplies of food, oil, and wine Essential provisions stored in the fortresses to sustain the inhabitants during sieges or times of conflict. Teaching Points Preparation and StewardshipRehoboam's actions remind us of the importance of being prepared and stewarding resources wisely. In our lives, we should ensure that we are spiritually and physically prepared for challenges. Leadership and Responsibility As Rehoboam appointed commanders, we learn about the importance of delegating responsibility and trusting others to fulfill their roles effectively. Spiritual Fortification Just as Rehoboam fortified cities, we are called to fortify our spiritual lives through prayer, scripture, and community, ensuring we are ready to face spiritual battles. Provision and Trust The supplies of food, oil, and wine symbolize God's provision. We are reminded to trust in God's provision and to be generous stewards of what we have been given.(11) And he fortified.--Literally, strengthened, i.e., put them in an efficient condition for defence, by providing commandants and stores of arms and food. The strong holds.--Mets-roth; the word in last verse. Captains.--Negidim; leaders, princes (1Chronicles 9:11). Here it means commandants. Hebrew He strengthenedוַיְחַזֵּ֖ק (way·ḥaz·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer their fortresses הַמְּצֻר֑וֹת (ham·mə·ṣu·rō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4694: A hemming in, a mound, a rampart, fortification and put וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set officers נְגִידִ֔ים (nə·ḡî·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes in them, בָּהֶם֙ (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew with supplies וְאֹצְר֥וֹת (wə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse of food, מַאֲכָ֖ל (ma·’ă·ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3978: An eatable oil, וְשֶׁ֥מֶן (wə·še·men) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness and wine. וָיָֽיִן׃ (wā·yā·yin) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication Links 2 Chronicles 11:11 NIV2 Chronicles 11:11 NLT 2 Chronicles 11:11 ESV 2 Chronicles 11:11 NASB 2 Chronicles 11:11 KJV 2 Chronicles 11:11 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 11:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 11:11 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 11:11 French Bible 2 Chronicles 11:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:11 He fortified the strongholds and put captains (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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