And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease. Context Asa's Treaty with Syria
1In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah. 2Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Benhadad king of Syria, that dwelled at Damascus, saying, 3There is a league between me and you, as there was between my father and your father: behold, I have sent you silver and gold; go, break your league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me. 4And Benhadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. 5And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease. 6Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, with which Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Baasa heard of it, he left off the building of Rama, and interrupted his work.
Darby Bible Translation
And it came to pass when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
King James Bible
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at Baasha's hearing, that he ceaseth from building Ramah, and letteth his work rest;
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