2 CHRONICLES 16:1 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.”
In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and built Ramah, to prevent anyone from going out or coming in to Asa king of Judah — The 35-year peace broke (בִּשְׁנַת־שְׁלוֹשִׁים וְשֵׁשׁ לְמַלְכוּת אָסָא): Baasha of Israel (בַּעְשָׁא מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל) fortified Ramah (בָּנָה אֶת־הָרָמָה), blocking trade and communication to/from Judah. The fortification's purpose was embargoes (לִשְׁמוֹר וּלְנָתִן שׁוֹמֵר לְמֵלֶךְ יְהוּדָה אָסָא—guarding and controlling passage). The strategic location (Ramah, north of Jerusalem) choked Judah's commerce.
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