2 Chronicles 16:1

2 Chronicles 16:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1In 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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

1In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and 16:1 Lit builtfortified Ramah in order to prevent anyone from going out or coming in to Asa king of Judah.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

1In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and fortified Ramah in order to prevent anyone from going out or coming in to Asa king of Judah.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

1In the 16:1 It is possible that this refers to the number of years since the kingdom was divided, not the actual year of Asa’s reign.thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and fortified Ramah in order to prevent anyone from going out or coming in to [meet with] Asa king of Judah.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

1In 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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

1Baasha was king of Israel. He marched out against Judah. It was in the 36th year of Asa’s rule over Judah. Baasha built up the walls of Ramah. He did it to keep people from leaving or entering the territory of Asa, the king of Judah.

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