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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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Suffering and trialsWisdomJustice and mercyTemple

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1 Kings 15:161 Kings 15:18Romans 8:182 Corinthians 4:17

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Glossary

Asa Person

Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.

Baasha Tribe

Bravery, the third king of the separate kingdom of Israel, and founder of its second dynasty (1 Kings 15; 16; 2 Chr. 16:1-6 ). He was the son of Ahijah of the tribe of Issachar.

Ramah Place

( Matt. 2:18 ), the Greek form of Ramah. (1. ) A city first mentioned in Josh. 18:25 , near Gibeah of Benjamin. It was fortified by Baasha, king of Israel ( 1 Kings 15:17-22 ; 2 Chr. 16:1-6 ). Modern identification: Al Ram.