2 Chronicles 16:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 16:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 16:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 16:1 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Chronicles 16:1 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 16:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 16:1
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:1: asa, baasha, king
“In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:1: six, year, reign
“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 2 Chronicles 16:1: asa, baasha, king
“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 2 Chronicles 16:1: year, reign, asa
“In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:1: six, year, reign
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