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698 B
He fortified the fortresses
Here the word "fortresses" refers to fortified cities. That Rehoboam "fortified the fortresses" means that he built up and strengthened the defenses of these fortified cities. AT: "He strengthened the defenses of the fortified cities" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
made them very strong
"made the cities very strong"
Judah and Benjamin belonged to him
Rehoboam was in control of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.