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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As soon as Baasha of Israel heard what was happening, he abandoned his project of fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Baasha heard of it, he stopped building Ramah, and he lived in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Baasha heard <i>thereof</i>, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now it happened, when Baasha heard <i>it,</i> that he stopped building Ramah, and remained in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard <i>about it,</i> he stopped fortifying Ramah and remained in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and remained in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about when Baasha heard <i>of it</i> that he ceased fortifying Ramah, and remained in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that when Baasha heard <i>of it</i>, he ceased building up Ramah and remained in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard about it, he stopped fortifying Ramah and stayed in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard about it, he quit building Ramah and stayed in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard about it, he quit building Ramah and stayed in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Baasha heard about it, he left Ramah and went back to Tirzah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Baasha heard the news, he stopped fortifying Ramah and lived in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When King Baasha heard what had happened, he stopped fortifying Ramah and went to Tirzah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and remained in Tirzah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard the news, he stopped fortifying Ramah and settled down in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and lived in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard of it, he stopped building Ramah, and lived in Tirzah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it comes to pass at Baasha’s hearing, that he ceases from building Ramah, and dwells in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass at Baasha's hearing, that he ceaseth from building Ramah, and dwelleth in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be when Baasha heard, and he will leave off building Ramah, and he will dwell in Tirzah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Baasa had heard this, he left off building Rama, and returned into Thersa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Baasha had heard this, he ceased from fortifying Ramah, and he returned to Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Baasha heard of it, he left off fortifying Ramah, and stayed in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Baasha heard of it, he stopped building Ramah and lived in Tirzah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Baasha heard of it, he left off building Ramtha and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when Baasha heard, he stopped from building Ramtha, and he dwelt in Terzah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Baasa heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Baasa heard it, that he left off building Rama, and returned to Thersa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6113" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">War Between Asa and Baasha</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/1201.htm" title="1201: ba‘·šā (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Isr. From an unused root meaning to stink; offensiveness; Basha, a king of Israel.">Baasha</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: kiš·mō·a‘ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">learned of this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2308.htm" title="2308: way·yeḥ·dal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cease. A primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. desist; be lacking or idle.">he stopped</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: mib·bə·nō·wṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">fortifying</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7414.htm" title="7414: hā·rā·māh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Height, the name of several places in Isr. The same as ramah; Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine.">Ramah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and withdrew</a> <a href="/hebrew/8656.htm" title="8656: bə·ṯir·ṣāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From ratsah; delightsomeness; Tirtsah, a place in Palestine; also an Israelitess.">to Tirzah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Then King Asa summoned all the men of Judah, with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials King Asa built up Geba of Benjamin, as well as Mizpah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">2 Chronicles 16:5</a></span><br />When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25</a></span><br />Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1-7</a></span><br />Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. / And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">2 Chronicles 15:19</a></span><br />And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">2 Chronicles 16:1-6</a></span><br />In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. / So Asa withdrew the silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent it with this message to Ben-hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: / “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">1 Kings 15:16-20</a></span><br />Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days. / Baasha king of Israel went to war against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. / So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">2 Samuel 5:9</a></span><br />So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-27.htm">1 Kings 12:27</a></span><br />If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-30.htm">1 Kings 14:30</a></span><br />There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9</a></span><br />However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6-7</a></span><br />Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelled in Tirzah.</p><p class="hdg">when Baasha</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">2 Chronicles 16:5</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Baasha heard <i>it</i>, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.</p><p class="hdg">Tirzah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">1 Kings 14:17</a></b></br> And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: <i>and</i> when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">1 Kings 16:15-18</a></b></br> In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people <i>were</i> encamped against Gibbethon, which <i>belonged</i> to the Philistines… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/6-4.htm">Song of Solomon 6:4</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as <i>an army</i> with banners.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Baasha's</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-17.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Ceaseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Fortifying</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-17.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-26.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Baasha's</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-18.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Ceaseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-18.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-5.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Fortifying</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-44.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-17.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Baasha learned of this</b><br>Baasha was the king of Israel, ruling from approximately 909 to 886 BC. His reign was marked by conflict with the southern kingdom of Judah. The "this" refers to the alliance between King Asa of Judah and Ben-Hadad I of Aram, which was a strategic move to divert Baasha's attention. This alliance is a demonstration of the political maneuvering common in the ancient Near East, where smaller kingdoms often sought alliances to counterbalance more powerful neighbors. The news of this alliance would have been a significant threat to Baasha's military and political strategy.<p><b>he stopped fortifying Ramah</b><br>Ramah was a strategically important city located about five miles north of Jerusalem. Baasha's fortification of Ramah was intended to control the movement between the northern and southern kingdoms, effectively blockading Judah. The cessation of this fortification indicates a shift in Baasha's priorities due to the threat posed by the alliance between Judah and Aram. This move highlights the constant tension and warfare between the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, as well as the importance of controlling key locations for military advantage.<p><b>and withdrew to Tirzah</b><br>Tirzah served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before the establishment of Samaria by Omri. It was a city of considerable importance and beauty, as noted in <a href="/songs/6-4.htm">Song of Solomon 6:4</a>. Baasha's withdrawal to Tirzah suggests a strategic retreat to a more defensible position, possibly to regroup and reassess his military strategy in light of the new threat. This move underscores the instability and frequent changes in leadership and strategy that characterized the northern kingdom during this period. Tirzah's role as a capital city also reflects the political and administrative shifts within the kingdom of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/baasha.htm">Baasha</a></b><br>King of Israel who reigned after overthrowing Nadab, the son of Jeroboam. He is known for his conflict with Asa, the king of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a></b><br>A strategic city located in the territory of Benjamin, near the border between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Baasha fortified it to control access to Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tirzah.htm">Tirzah</a></b><br>The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel during Baasha's reign. It served as a royal city before Samaria became the capital.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>King of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. He sought to strengthen his kingdom against Baasha's aggression.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/ben-hadad.htm">Ben-Hadad</a></b><br>King of Aram (Syria), whom Asa bribed to break his treaty with Baasha and attack Israel, causing Baasha to cease his fortification of Ramah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_schemes.htm">The Futility of Human Schemes</a></b><br>Baasha's attempt to fortify Ramah was ultimately thwarted, demonstrating that human plans cannot succeed against God's will. We should seek God's guidance in our endeavors rather than relying solely on our own strategies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Alliances</a></b><br>Asa's alliance with Ben-Hadad, though politically expedient, was not based on seeking God's counsel. Believers should prioritize alliances and relationships that honor God and align with His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Baasha's actions led to a prophecy of destruction against his house. This serves as a reminder that disobedience to God can have severe consequences, and we should strive to live in obedience to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The events in this passage illustrate God's control over the affairs of nations. We can trust in His sovereignty and rest assured that He is working out His purposes, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_baasha_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Baasha in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/tirzah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Tirzah's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'tirzah'_anachronistic_in_solomon's_era.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:4) Was “Tirzah” actually significant during Solomon’s reign, or is this reference an anachronism undermining authorship claims? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Dwelt in Tirzah</span>--that is, returned to his own capital: in the first instance, of course, retiring to meet the new enemy in the north, and then obliged to give up his attempt against Asa. From <a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm" title="And Ben-hadad said to him, The cities, which my father took from your father, I will restore; and you shall make streets for you in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send you away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.">1Kings 20:34</a>, it seems as if, till the time of Ahab, Syria retained its conquests and a certain supremacy over Israel. Baasha may have had to buy peace by undertaking to leave unmolested Judah, which might be considered a tributary of Syria.<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pasta, when Baaaha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah</span> [He could not prosecute it when he had enemies on every side. He at once assumes the defensive], <span class="cmt_word">and dwelt in Tirzah.</span> [Ch. 14:17. He retired to his capital It is not implied that he had entertained the idea of dwelling at Ramah.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Baasha</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעְשָׁ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ba‘·šā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1201.htm">Strong's 1201: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baasha -- a king of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">learned of this,</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּשְׁמֹ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(kiš·mō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he stopped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּחְדַּ֕ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yeḥ·dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2308.htm">Strong's 2308: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fortifying</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ramah</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽרָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7414.htm">Strong's 7414: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and withdrew</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Tirzah.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתִרְצָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯir·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8656.htm">Strong's 8656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:21 It happened when Baasha heard of it (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>