Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 16:5
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
Amplified® Bible
And when Baasha heard it, he stopped building Ramah and let his work cease.
Contemporary English Version
When Baasha heard about it, he stopped his work on the town of Ramah.
Darby English Version
And it came to pass when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and let his work cease.
Good News Bible
When King Baasha heard what was happening, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned the work.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.
New American Standard Bible
When Baasha heard {of it,} he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work.
New International Version
When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and abandoned his work.
New King James Version
Now it happened, when Baasha heard it, that he stopped building Ramah and ceased his work.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When Baasha heard of it, he ceased fortifying Ramah and stopped his work.
Revised Standard Version
And when Ba'asha heard of it, he stopped building Ramah, and let his work cease.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at Baasha's hearing, that he ceaseth from building Ramah, and letteth his work rest;
