2 Chronicles 16:5 nasb — When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work.

NASB

"When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work."

— 2 Chronicles 16:5, NASB

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2 Chronicles 16 — Context

2

Then Asa brought out silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the king's house, and sent them to Ben-hadad king of Aram, who lived in Damascus, saying,

3

"Let there be a treaty between you and me, as between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me."

4

So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and they conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim and all the store cities of Naphtali.

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When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work.

6

Then King Asa brought all Judah, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and its timber with which Baasha had been building, and with them he fortified Geba and Mizpah.

7

At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him, "Because you have relied on the king of Aram and have not relied on the LORD your God, therefore the army of the king of Aram has escaped out of your hand.

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"Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim an immense army with very many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on 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 NASB reads: “When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped 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 (NASB): “When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped 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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