The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from King James Bible: the reign of Asa.
CH2 16:1 In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king
of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he
might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
CH2 16:2 Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of
the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Benhadad king
of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,
CH2 16:3 There is a league between me and thee, as there was between my
father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go,
break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.
CH2 16:4 And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of
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