1 Kings 15:17 meaning and explanation
Baasha king of Israel went to war against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.
1 Kings 15:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Baasha, king of the northern kingdom of Israel, is at war with Asa, king of Judah in the south. Ramah lay only a few miles north of Jerusalem, so fortifying it gave Baasha a choke point on the main road.
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