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 and Adullam.

8 He also built up Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron. All of them were cities in Judah and Benjamin that had high walls around them.

11 Rehoboam made those cities even more secure. He put commanders in them. He gave them plenty of food, olive oil and wine.