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.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who bought Syria's aid against Baasha, was rebuked by Hanani, jailed the seer, and died of foot disease.
The seer who confronted Asa for leaning on Syria instead of Jehovah and foretold continual wars.
King of Israel who fortified Ramah to blockade Judah until Asa's bribe to Syria forced him to stop.
King of Syria at Damascus who broke his pact with Baasha and struck Israel's northern cities at Asa's request.
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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