2 Chronicles 11:11 nasb — He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.

NASB

"He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine."

— 2 Chronicles 11:11, NASB

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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

8

Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9

Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10

Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin.

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He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.

12

He put shields and spears in every city and strengthened them greatly. So he held Judah and Benjamin.

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Moreover, the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel stood with him from all their districts.

14

For the Levites left their pasture lands and their property and came to Judah and Jerusalem, for Jeroboam and his sons had excluded them from serving as priests to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 11:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:11 say?
2 Chronicles 11:11 in the NASB reads: “He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:11 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 11:11.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:11 in?
2 Chronicles 11:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 11:11?
2 Chronicles 11:11 reads (NASB): “He also strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them and stores of food, oil and wine.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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