1 Kings 15:22
“Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar,.... A man of that tribe; but who he was, or his father, is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Geba, situated opposite to Michmash 1Sa 14:5, is almost certainly “Jeba,” which stands picturesquely on the top of its…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
None was exempted - Every man was obliged to go and help to dismantle the fortress at Ramah which Baasha had built. This…
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
Asa made a proclamation throughout[R.V. unto] all Judah Literally -caused all Judah to hear." The people, rather than…
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