1 Kings 15:16

¶ And there was war betweene Asa and Baasha King of Israel all their dayes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now there was war between Asa and Baasha, king of Israel, all their days.
- Basic English Bible

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

And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
- Webster's Bible

There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
- World English Bible

And war hath been between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And there was war between Asa and Baasa king of Israel all their days.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 15:16

15:14 High places - #2Chron 14:3|.He took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high placeswhere they were worshipped: but as for those high places where the trueGod was worshipped he did not take them away; partly, because he thoughtthere was no great evil in them, which had been used by David andSolomon, and other good men; partly, because he thought the removalof them might do more hurt than their continuance, by occasioning thetotal neglect of God's worship by many of the people, who either couldnot, or, through want of faith and zeal, would not go up to Jerusalemto worship, now especially, when the Israelites, formerly their friends,were become their enemies, and watched all opportunities to invade ormolest them. Was perfect - That is, he sincerely and constantly adheredto the worship of God. Though he could not hinder the people from usingthe high places, yet he entirely devoted himself to the worship of Godin the manner and place prescribed by him.

15:15 His father - Abijam, when he was in distress, and going tofight with Jeroboam, #2Chron 13:1 |- 3, though afterwards he did notperform his vows, nor bring in what he had devoted; probably he wasprevented by death.

15:17 Built - That is, repaired and fortified.

15:18 Were left - What either Shishak had left, or Abijam, orAsa, or others, both of Israel or Judah had dedicated; whichprobably was not inconsiderable, because Asa had got great spoils fromZerah, #2Chron 14:9 |- 15, and he and his numerous and prosperouspeople, did at this time express a great zeal for the house and worship ofGod. Sent them - Wherein he committed three great faults, amongst manyothers, first, he alienated things consecrated to God, without necessity.Secondly, he did this out of distrust of that God whose power and goodnesshe had lately experienced. Thirdly, he did this for an ill intent, to hirehim to the breach of his league and covenant with Baasha, ver.#19|,and to take away part of that land which by right, and the special gift ofGod, belonged to the Israelites.