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Baasha king of Israel fortifies Ramah to obstruct movement into and out of Judah under Asa.
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1 Kings 15:16-17

Baasha blocks Ramah

Kings of Judah and Israel · 1 Kings 15

Story guide: Israelite builders raise Ramah's fortifications to seal Judah's border, cutting off anyone traveling to or from Asa.

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16And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

17Then Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and built Ramah, so as not to allow anyone to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

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