# the thirty-sixth year

"the 36th year" or "year 36" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])

# built up Ramah

It is implied that the army of Baasha first captured Ramah. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. AT: "captured and fortified Ramah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# so that he might not allow anyone to

"so that no one could"