¹⁶ But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.^(A)

⁷ “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child^(A) and do not know how to carry out my duties.

¹⁷ Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah^(A) to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.