2 Chronicles 11:11
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
At 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 1917
And 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 ...
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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.

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2 Chronicles 11
1. Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah
5. 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 fortresses
The Hebrew root for "strengthened" is "חָזַק" (chazaq), which means to make strong or firm. This action by Rehoboam, the king of Judah, reflects a strategic and proactive approach to securing his kingdom. In the historical context, fortresses were crucial for defense against invasions and internal strife. Rehoboam's efforts to fortify these structures demonstrate his commitment to protecting his people and maintaining the sovereignty of Judah. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for believers to fortify their faith and spiritual lives against the challenges and temptations of the world.

and put officers in them
The term "officers" comes from the Hebrew "שָׂרִים" (sarim), meaning leaders or commanders. By appointing officers, Rehoboam ensured that each fortress was not only physically strong but also well-managed and organized. This reflects the importance of leadership and governance in maintaining order and security. In a spiritual sense, it underscores the need for strong, godly leadership within the church and community to guide and protect the faithful.

with supplies of food, oil, and wine
The provision of "food, oil, and wine" indicates a comprehensive approach to sustaining the fortresses. "Food" (Hebrew: "מִזּוֹן" - mazon) represents the basic sustenance necessary for survival. "Oil" (Hebrew: "שֶׁמֶן" - shemen) was used not only for cooking but also for lighting and anointing, symbolizing the presence and blessing of God. "Wine" (Hebrew: "יַיִן" - yayin) was a staple in ancient diets and often associated with joy and celebration. Historically, these supplies would ensure that the fortresses could withstand sieges and remain operational. Spiritually, this provision can be seen as God's promise to provide for His people, ensuring they have all they need to thrive in their spiritual journey. It reminds believers of the importance of being spiritually nourished and prepared for the trials of life.

(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He strengthened
וַיְחַזֵּ֖ק (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


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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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