And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of temple and reform in 2 Chronicles.
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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 16:1-5.
Glossary
- 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.