2 Chronicles 11:9

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

2 Chronicles 11:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 11:9

And Adoraim
Called by Josephus ^F4 Adora, which he mentions along with Mareshah, or Marissa:

and Lachish:
a royal city in the time of the Canaanites, and which fell to the lot of Judah, ( Joshua 12:11 ) ( 15:39 ) ,

and Azekah;
a city situated in the plain of Judah, ( Joshua 10:10 ) ( 15:35 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F4 Antiqu. l. 13. c. 9. sect. 1.

2 Chronicles 11:9 In-Context

7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were strong, walled cities in Judah and Benjamin.

11 When Rehoboam made those cities strong, he put commanders and supplies of food, oil, and wine in them.