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.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Abijam reigns three years in Judah, continuing his father's sins, but the dynasty is preserved for David's sake. Asa reigns forty-one years in Judah doing what is right: he removes male shrine prostitutes, destroys idols, and deposes the queen mother …
Other Translations
And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any one to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
and Baasha king of Israel goeth up against Judah, and buildeth Ramah, not to permit any one going out and coming in to Asa king of Judah.
And Baasha, king of Israel, went up against Judah, building Ramah, so that no one was able to go out or in to Asa, king of Judah.
Cross References
Thus saith the Lord; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused …
Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,
Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, …
Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, …
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.
If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, then shall the heart …
Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith …
In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and …
So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years …