1 Kings 15:21
1 Kings 15:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hearing of the attack, Baasha abandons Ramah and withdraws to Tirzah.
What Does 1 Kings 15:21 Mean?
The plan unfolds as Asa hoped. When Baasha learns his northern cities are under assault, he abandons the fortification of Ramah and retreats to his capital at Tirzah. The blockade against Judah collapses.
On the surface Asa has won, and the immediate danger is past. Yet the deliverance came by Syrian swords and dedicated gold, not by the hand of God to whom Asa might have cried. Outward victories can mask inward drift. The story invites us to ask not only whether a plan worked, but whether it was the way of faith.
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What does 1 Kings 15:21 mean?
Hearing of the attack, Baasha abandons Ramah and withdraws to Tirzah.