And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.
Key themes
WisdomJustice and mercyTempleIdolatry
Glossary
- Baasha Tribe
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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
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( 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.
- Tirzah Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell el Farah.