2 Chronicles 11:12

having Judah and Benjamin on his side Render, And so Judah and Benjamin became his. Rehoboam's fortresses (which were scattered all over the country and were not placed on the borders only) were intended to keep Judah in subjection. His appointment of military governors (2 Chronicles 11:11) and his dispersion of his sons among the fortresses (2 Chronicles 11:23) were also parts of the same policy of preparedness to put down revolt.