KJV ORIGINAL
And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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 describes King Rehoboam's military preparations after the kingdom of Israel split around 930 BC. Following Solomon's death, ten northern tribes broke away to form their own kingdom, leaving Rehoboam with only Judah and Benjamin in the south. He was fortifying his remaining territory against potential attacks from the northern kingdom or other enemies.
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