1 Kings 15:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 15:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 15:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 A..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 15:17 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Kings 15:17 (KJV)
1 Kings 15:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 15:17
“In 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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:17: baasha, king, israel
“And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:17: king, israel, against
“Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:17: baasha, king, judah
“Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah. exempted: Heb. free”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:17: baasha, king, judah
“In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:17: baasha, king, israel
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