2 Chronicles 16:5 cpdv — And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work. "

— 2 Chronicles 16:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 16 — Context

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Therefore, Asa brought forth silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the Lord, and from the treasuries of the king. And he sent to Benhadad, the king of Syria, who was living in Damascus, saying:

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“There is a pact between me and you. Also, my father and your father had an agreement. For this reason, I have sent silver and gold to you, so that you may break the pact that you have with Baasha, the king of Israel, and so that you may cause him to withdraw from me.”

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And when he verified this, Benhadad sent the leaders of his armies to the cities of Israel. And they struck Ahion, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the walled cities of Naphtali.

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And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work.

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Then king Asa took all of Judah, and they carried away from Ramah the stones and the wood that Baasha had prepared for the things to be built. And he built up Gibeah and Mizpah with them.

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In that time, the prophet Hanani went to Asa, the king of Judah, and he said to him: “Because you have faith in the king of Syria, and not in the Lord your God, therefore the army of the king of Syria has escaped from your hand.

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Were not the Ethiopians and the Libyans much more numerous in chariots, and horsemen, and an exceedingly great multitude? Yet when you believed in the Lord, he delivered them into your hand.

2 Chronicles 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 16:5 say?
2 Chronicles 16:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 16:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 16:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 16:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 16:5 in?
2 Chronicles 16:5 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 2 Chronicles 16:5?
2 Chronicles 16:5 reads (CPDV): “And when Baasha had heard of it, he ceased to build around Ramah, and he interrupted his work. ” 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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