In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
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Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of temple and reform as 2 Chronicles unfolds its message.
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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 16:1-5.
Glossary
- Asa Person
- Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.
- Baasha Tribe
- Bravery, the third king of the separate kingdom of Israel, and founder of its second dynasty (1 Kings 15; 16; 2 Chr. 16:1-6 ). He was the son of Ahijah of the tribe of Issachar.
- Ramah Place
- ( Matt. 2:18 ), the Greek form of Ramah. (1. ) A city first mentioned in Josh. 18:25 , near Gibeah of Benjamin. It was fortified by Baasha, king of Israel ( 1 Kings 15:17-22 ; 2 Chr. 16:1-6 ). Modern identification: Al Ram.