2 Chronicles 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 36

1 In the thirty sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha the king of Israel came up against Judah. And he built Ramah, so as not to permit any going out and coming in to Asa the king of Judah.

2 And Asa brought out silver and gold from the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and from the king's house; and he sent to Ben-hadad the king of Syria, who lived in Damascus, saying,

3 A covenant shall be between me and you, and between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you silver and gold. Go, lift up your covenant with Baasha the king of Israel, and he shall go away from me.

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Chapter Summary

Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building. Being reproved by Hanai, he puts him in prison. His death and burial.

Key Hebrew Words

שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים thirty H7970 · TWOT 2403d
עָרֵ֣י excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
יְהוּדָ֔ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
שָׁלֵ֛ם complete H8003 · TWOT 2401d
שָׂרֵ֨י chieftain H8269 · TWOT 2295a

People & Context

Baasha Fortifies Ramah

In Asa's 36th year, King Baasha of Israel begins building Ramah to blockade Judah.

Asa Bribes Syria to Attack Israel

Asa takes silver and gold from the temple and palace to bribe King Ben-hadad of Syria to break his treaty with Baasha and attack Israel.

Baasha Retreats and Asa Builds

Hearing of the Syrian attack, Baasha abandons Ramah. Asa uses the leftover building materials to construct Geba and Mizpah.

Timeline

Baasha Fortifies Ramah

In Asa's 36th year, King Baasha of Israel begins building Ramah to blockade Judah.

2 Chronicles 16:1
Asa Bribes Syria to Attack Israel

Asa takes silver and gold from the temple and palace to bribe King Ben-hadad of Syria to break his treaty with Baasha and attack Israel.

2 Chronicles 16:2-4
Baasha Retreats and Asa Builds

Hearing of the Syrian attack, Baasha abandons Ramah. Asa uses the leftover building materials to construct Geba and Mizpah.

2 Chronicles 16:5-6

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