2 Chronicles 16:6

Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.

Cross-references

1 Kings 15:22 is the parallel account of Asa using Ramah's materials to build Geba and Mizpah, identical to this verse.

Isaiah 10:29 Historical context

Isaiah 10:29 shows Geba and Ramah as waypoints during an Assyrian invasion, highlighting their strategic importance centuries later.

Joshua 18:24–26 Historical context

Joshua 18:24-26 lists Geba and Mizpah among Benjamin's allotment, showing these cities Asa rebuilt were ancient tribal towns.

1 Samuel 7:6 Historical context

1 Samuel 7:6 records Israel gathering at Mizpah for repentance under Samuel, showing its earlier religious and judicial importance.

1 Samuel 7:16 Historical context

1 Samuel 7:16 mentions Mizpah as one of Samuel's regular circuit stops for judging Israel, reinforcing its historical role as a center.

1 Samuel 10:17 Historical context

1 Samuel 10:17 describes Mizpah as the assembly site where Saul was chosen king, adding a layer of national significance to the city.

1 Chronicles 6:60 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:60, Geba is listed as a Levitical city, revealing its priestly significance beyond Asa's fortification.

Nehemiah 3:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 3:7 shows men from Mizpah helping rebuild Jerusalem's walls, demonstrating the city's continued importance in the post-exilic period.

Zechariah 14:10 uses Geba as a northern boundary in a prophecy of restored Jerusalem, echoing its role as a landmark from Asa's time.