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In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa, 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.
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A Noted Scribal Error
Commentators widely agree that the date given, the 36th year of Asa's reign, presents a chronological problem, as King Baasha of Israel was already dead by then. The most accepted explanation is a scribal error in the manuscript, with the original number likely being the 16th or 26th year. This shows how textual analysis helps resolve apparent contradictions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This passage runs parallel with the book of Kings (see the marginal reference).
19th Century
Anglican
In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha king of Israel came up.—According to 1 Kings 15:33 and […
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the thirty and sixth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah
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