And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

2 CHRONICLES 11:9KJV
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2 Chronicles 11:9 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 11:9 mean?

2 Chronicles 11:9 lists three cities—Adoraim, Lachish, and Azekah—that were fortified by King Rehoboam of Judah. The verse is part of a record showing how Rehoboam strengthened his kingdom by building up defenses in key locations.

This verse comes in the middle of a passage describing Rehoboam’s actions after the kingdom of Israel split into two. Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, is working to secure his rule over the southern kingdom (Judah) by reinforcing cities that could serve as military strongholds. The mention of these specific cities highlights their importance on Judah’s western frontier, especially as protection against possible attacks from neighboring peoples.

Where else these words appear

“Azekah” Hebrew H5825 · used in 7 verses

  • Joshua 10:10 And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.
  • Joshua 15:35 Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,
  • Nehemiah 11:30 Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

“Lachish” Hebrew H3923 · used in 22 verses

  • Joshua 10:3 Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,
  • Joshua 10:35 And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.
  • 2 Chronicles 25:27 Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.