Add parallel Print Page Options

Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. Elah his son reigned in his stead.

Also the word of the Lord against Baasha and his house came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani for all the evil that Baasha did in the sight of the Lord in provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands [idols], in being like the house of Jeroboam, and also because he destroyed it [the family of Jeroboam, of his own accord].

In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah son of Baasha began his reign of two years over Israel in Tirzah.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Amplified Holy Bible, softcover - Slightly Imperfect
Amplified Holy Bible, softcover - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.89
Save: $8.10 (41%)
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback - Slightly Imperfect
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $4.24
Save: $2.75 (39%)
NKJV Amplified Parallel Large-Print Bible Flexisoft,  Blue/Brown
NKJV Amplified Parallel Large-Print Bible Flexisoft, Blue/Brown
Retail: $79.95
Our Price: $46.99
Save: $32.96 (41%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy
Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $31.99
Save: $18.00 (36%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Holy Bible, softcover
Amplified Holy Bible, softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars