2 Chronicles 16
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 36
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.
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People & Context
In Asa's 36th year, King Baasha of Israel begins building Ramah to blockade Judah.
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.
Hearing of the Syrian attack, Baasha abandons Ramah. Asa uses the leftover building materials to construct Geba and Mizpah.
Timeline
In Asa's 36th year, King Baasha of Israel begins building Ramah to blockade Judah.
2 Chronicles 16:1Asa 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 16:2-4Hearing of the Syrian attack, Baasha abandons Ramah. Asa uses the leftover building materials to construct Geba and Mizpah.
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