1 Kings 15:16 kjva — And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days."

— 1 Kings 15:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Kings 15 — Context

13

And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron.

14

But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa’s heart was perfect with the Lord all his days.

15

And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the Lord, silver, and gold, and vessels.

16

And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

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.

18

Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Ben–hadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

19

There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

1 Kings 15:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 15:16 say?
1 Kings 15:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.”
Where is 1 Kings 15:16 in the Bible?
1 Kings 15:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 15, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 15:16.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 15:16 in?
1 Kings 15:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 15:16?
1 Kings 15:16 reads (KJVA): “And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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