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1 Kings 15:17-22

17 Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.

18 Asa then took all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and of his own palace. He entrusted it to his officials and sent them to Ben-Hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus.

19 “Let there be a treaty between me and you,” he said, “as there was between my father and your father. See, I am sending you a gift of silver and gold. Now break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so he will withdraw from me.”

20 Ben-Hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the commanders of his forces against the towns of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah and all Kinnereth in addition to Naphtali.

21 When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.

22 Then King Asa issued an order to all Judah—no one was exempt—and they carried away from Ramah the stones and timber Baasha had been using there. With them King Asa built up Geba in Benjamin, and also Mizpah.

Cross References for 1 Kings 15:17-22

Jeremiah 31:15 - This is what the Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weep... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:15

1 Kings 12:25 - Golden Calves at Bethel and Dan Then Jeroboam fortified Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:25 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:25

Joshua 18:25 - Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, Click to read the verse Joshua 18:25 Click to read the verse Joshua 18:25

1 Kings 15:27 - Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar plotted against him, and he struck him down at Gi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:27

1 Samuel 15:34 - Then Samuel left for Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:34 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:34

2 Chronicles 11:13-17 - The priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel sided with him. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:13-17

1 Kings 12:27 - If these people go up to offer sacrifices at the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, they will aga... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:27

1 Kings 15:21 - When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:21 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:21

2 Chronicles 16:1-6 - Asa’s Last Years In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign Baasha king of Israel went up against ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:1-6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:1-6

1 Kings 15:21-22 - When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:21-22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 15:21-22