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 became the fortified towns of Judah and Benjamin.

11 Rehoboam strengthened their defenses and stationed commanders in them, and he stored supplies of food, olive oil, and wine.