made] Heb. made to hear. a proclamation] To gather his subjects together, to demolish Baasha’s work, and perfect his own with all expedition. none exempted] Heb. free. From adding their assistance. built] As v. 17. Geba] A strong city in Benjamin given to the Levites, Joshua 21:17. It was the north coast of the kingdom of Judah. Mizpah] Another city in the same tribe, Joshua 18:26. Asa here made a great pit, which continued till the captivity, Jerem. 41. 9.