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1 Kings 15:16

AsaBaasha

14 The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.

15 And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and other articles that he and his father had dedicated.

Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.

17 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.

18 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 king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus:

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BSB
Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.
KJV
And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
WEB
There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
ASV
And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
DARBY
And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
BLB
And war there was between Asa and between Baasha king of Israel all their days.
ÅB
Mellom Asa og Baesa, Israels konge, var det krig så lenge de levde.
OTB
Det var pågående konflikt og krig mellom Asa og Baesa, kongen av Israel, gjennom hele deres regjeringstid.
B1930
Mellem Asa og Baesa, Israels konge, var det krig så lenge de levde.

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