KJV ORIGINAL
And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three of the fortified cities that King Rehoboam built to strengthen and defend his kingdom of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
After the kingdom of Israel split following Solomon's death, King Rehoboam ruled the southern kingdom of Judah and faced the threat of invasion from both the northern kingdom of Israel and Egypt. He strategically built fifteen fortified cities throughout Judah to create a defensive network that would protect his territory and people from enemy attacks.
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