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and Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fortified cities.
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A Southern Defense Strategy
Commentators observe that the fortified cities listed, such as Zorah and Aijalon, were mostly to the south and west of Jerusalem. This strategic placement suggests Rehoboam was more concerned about a potential invasion from Egypt than an attack from the northern kingdom of Israel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The location of Adoraim is uncertain. For the locations of the other cities, see the following: Lachish in Joshua 10:3; Azekah in Joshua 10:10; Zor…
19th Century
Anglican
Zorah. — Sur’ah; a ruin on the ridge north of the Wady-es-Surar. The birthplace of Samson.
Aijalo…
Baptist
No wonder, therefore, that Rehoboam's kingdom was strengthened by the advent of these men, who were, doubtless, the best men in the whole country, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Zorah The same with Zoreah, (Joshua 15:33) ,
and Aijalon ; the…
A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…
