And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
In each city, he stored shields and spears, and made them very strong. He had the support of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.
The writer is describing how King Rehoboam strengthened his kingdom's defenses by placing weapons in every city and securing the loyalty of two key tribes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set in the period after King Solomon's death, when the united kingdom of Israel divided into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Rehoboam, as Solomon's son and king of Judah, fortified cities by placing shields and spears in them to prepare for potential threats from enemies. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained loyal to him, providing a strong base for his rule.
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