KJV ORIGINAL
And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Beth Zur, and Soco, and Adullam,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a list naming the fortified cities that King Rehoboam built up to defend his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, after King Solomon's death, the united kingdom of Israel split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Rehoboam, as king of Judah, fortified several cities to defend against potential attacks from the north, as described in 2 Chronicles 11. Cities like Bethzur, Shoco, and Adullam were part of this defensive strategy to secure Judah's borders and ensure stability.
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