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1 Kings 15:16

AsaBaasha

14 But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa’s heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.

15 And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.

And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

17 And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

18 Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Ben-hadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

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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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