1 Kings 15:17
“And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then King Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah,.... Summoned men of all sorts, ranks, and degrees:
(none was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ramah (perhaps “Er-Ram;” marginal reference) was situated halfway between Bethel and Jerusalem. Its distance from…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Baasha - built Ramah - As the word signifies a high place, what is here termed Ramah was probably a hill,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 15:9-24
We have here a short account of the reign of Asa; we shall find a more copious history of it Ch2 14:1-15, 15, and Ch2…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
went up against Judah and built Ramah This act of Baasha's shews us that Israel must by this time have recovered some of…
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