1 Kings 16:8

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Elah son of Baasha became king during the 26th year that Asa was the king of Judah. He ruled in Tirzah for two years.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:16

The whole time that King Asa was king of Judah, he fought a war against King Baasha of Israel.

1 Kings 16:7

That book also has the story of the time the Lord gave the message to Jehu the prophet about Baasha and his family. Baasha did many things the Lord said were wrong, just as Jeroboam and his family had done. This and the fact that Baasha had killed everyone in Jeroboam’s family made the Lord very angry.

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri was one of King Elah’s officers. Zimri commanded half of Elah’s chariots, but Zimri plotted against Elah. King Elah was in Tirzah, drinking and getting drunk at Arza’s home. Arza was the man in charge of the palace at Tirzah.

Proverbs 28:2

A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law.

1 Kings 15:33

Ahijah’s son Baasha became king of Israel during the third year that Asa ruled over Judah. Baasha ruled in Tirzah for 24 years,

1 Kings 16:6

Baasha died and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became the new king after him.

1 Kings 16:15

Zimri became king of Israel during the 27th year that Asa was king of Judah. Zimri ruled in Tirzah only seven days. This is what happened: The army of Israel was at Gibbethon, which was under Philistine control.

1 Kings 16:21

Then the Israelites were divided. Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath and wanted to make him king. The other half of the people followed Omri.

1 Kings 16:23

Omri became king of Israel during Asa’s 31st year as the king of Judah. Omri ruled over Israel for 12 years. Six of those years he ruled from Tirzah.

2 Kings 15:14

Menahem son of Gadi came up from Tirzah to Samaria and killed Shallum son of Jabesh. Then Menahem became the new king after him.

2 Kings 15:23

Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria during the 50th year that Azariah was king of Judah. Pekahiah ruled two years.

2 Kings 21:19

Amon was 22 years old when he began to rule. He ruled two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz from Jotbah.