# He fortified the fortresses

Here the word "fortresses" refers to fortified cities. That Rehoboam "fortified the fortresses" means that he built up and strengthened the defenses of these fortified cities. AT: "He strengthened the defenses of the fortified cities" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# made them very strong

"made the cities very strong"

# Judah and Benjamin belonged to him

Rehoboam was in control of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/stronghold]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/commander]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oil]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/wine]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/spear]]