2 Chronicles 16:5

And it came to passe, when Baasha heard it, that hee left off building of Ramah, and let his worke cease.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When Baasha heard {of it,} he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then Baasha, hearing of it, put a stop to the building of Ramah, and let his work come to an end.
- Basic English Bible

And it came to pass when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
- Darby Bible

And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off the building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
- Webster's Bible

It happened, when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
- World English Bible

And it cometh to pass, at Baasha's hearing, that he ceaseth from building Ramah, and letteth his work rest;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And it came to pass, when Baasa heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Chronicles 16:5

16:7 Escaped - And so reserved to be a scourge to thy kingdom and posterity: whereas if he had joined with Baasha against thee, thou shouldst have overthrown them both, and prevented all that mischief which that monarch will do to thy family.