Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 11:6

"He built Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa," — 2 Chronicles 11:6 (ASV)

He built even. — And he built — that is, he fortified.

Bethlehem. — Beit-lahm, located on a rocky eminence, two hours south of Jerusalem (Genesis 35:19; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:6). It is the birthplace of David and of Christ.

Etam. — Ain Attân; this was different from the place mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:32 and Judges 15:8, which lay in Simeonite territory.

Tekoa. — Teku’a; these are ruins on a hill two hours south of Bethlehem (See Joshua 15:59, note).