Baasha son of Ahijah became king of Israel during Asa’s third year as king of Judah. Baasha ruled in Tirzah for twenty-four years,
Then Jeroboam’s wife left and returned to Tirzah. As soon as she entered her home, the boy died.
There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all the time they were kings.
There was war between Asa king of Judah and Baasha king of Israel all the time they ruled.
and he did what the Lord said was wrong. Jeroboam had led the people of Israel to sin, and Baasha sinned in the same way as Jeroboam.
Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel during Asa’s twenty-sixth year as king of Judah, and Elah ruled in Tirzah for two years.
There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s rule.