Now it happened, when Baasha heard it, that he stopped building Ramah and ceased his work.
Parallel translations
- WEB When Baasha heard of it, he stopped building Ramah, and let his work cease.
- KJV And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
- BSB When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.
- NASB When Baasha heard about it, he stopped fortifying Ramah and put an end to his work.
- NLT As soon as Baasha of Israel heard what was happening, he abandoned his project of fortifying Ramah and stopped all work on it.
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Quick answer
Hearing of the attack, Baasha abandons his fortification of Ramah. The immediate threat to Judah is lifted.
Overview
Baasha withdraws to defend his own territory, ending the blockade. On the surface Asa's strategy succeeds. Yet the narrative will show this gain came at the cost of God's fuller deliverance and brought future wars.
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