Translations
Modern
When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.
Traditional
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
Literal
And it came to pass, at Baasha hearing, that he stopped building Ramah, and His work ceased.
Latin
Quod cum audisset Baasa, desiit ædificare Rama, et intermisit opus suum.
Original
Hebrew
English
When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.
Notes
Asa relied on foreign powers instead of trusting the Lord when Baasha attacked. The Chronicler aimed to show that disobedience leads to consequences.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Baasha: Third king of Israel who ruled for 24 years
Places
Ramah: A town in Benjamin, near Gibeah and Jerusalem
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hanani Ramah
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Confederated Baasha: King of Israel Ramah: Called Rama: Attempted Fortification of, by King Baasha; Destruction of, by Asa