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Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not allow anyone to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
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Verse 17. Rama, fortifying it with a wall all round. 2 Paral. 16. Bible.—Rama signifies, “a height.” This fort commanded a narrow pass, between the two kingdoms, ( Calmet.) and cut off all communication; which Baasa dreaded, lest his subjects should return to the service of the true God, and of Juda. Bible.—Josue (18:25) mentions Rama, near Gaboan, ( Calmet.) about five miles north of Jerusalem. S. Jerom.—There was another towards the south. Menochius.—But there the king of Israel would have no power. Bible.
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