2 Chronicles 16:5

And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 16:5

BSB
When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.
AKJV
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
CPDV
And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work.
ERV
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
NHEB
It happened, when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
SMT
And it will be when Baasha heard, and he will desist from building Ramah, and cause his works to cease.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 16:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Chronicles 16:5
Summary
Israeli king abandons construction project
Place
Ramah
Event
Military blockade abandoned
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Narrative