15:17
Ramah was a crucial town, control of this town would effectively cut off Judah.
15:18,19
Asa then puts his bribery strategy into action. Solomon had had a treaty with Syria, he also wanted to end Syria’s support for Israel. Ben-Hadad agreed with Asa and then attacked Israel. This had the desired effect of forcing Baasha to stop building Ramah
15:20-22
Asa’s plan seemed to work as Ben-Hadad attacked Israel. In response, Baasha stopped building Ramah and withdrew from Tirzah Asa issued an order to all Judah to dismantle Ramah and used the resources to build up Geba and Mizah.
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