1 Kings 15:17

And Baasha king of Israel went vp against Iudah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to goe out or come in to Asa king of Iudah.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah in order to prevent {anyone} from going out or coming in to Asa king of Judah.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any one to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Baasha, king of Israel, went up against Judah, building Ramah, so that no one was able to go out or in to Asa, king of Judah.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, in order to let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
- Darby Bible

And Baasa king of Israel went up against Juda, and built Rama, that no man might go out or come in, of the side of Asa king of Juda.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not allow anyone to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 15:17

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