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.
In the thirty-sixth year of King Asa's rule, Baasha the king of Israel attacked Judah and fortified the city of Ramah. His plan was to set up a blockade so that no one could travel in or out of King Asa's territory in Judah.
This verse describes how Israel's king created a military blockade against Judah to isolate and weaken King Asa's kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Asa ruled Judah during a period of division between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, following the death of King Solomon. Baasha, as king of Israel, sought to weaken Judah by fortifying the city of Ramah, which served as a strategic blockade to restrict movement and resources to and from Asa's territory. This event reflects the ongoing military and political rivalries that characterized the divided monarchy in ancient Israel.
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