Baasha
King of Israel
Baasha was the king of Israel who walked in the ways of Jeroboam, leading Israel into sin. His reign was marked by evil in the sight of the Lord, and his house was prophesied to be destroyed.
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Key Figures — 1 Kings 16
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Jehu son of Hanani
Prophet
Jehu son of Hanani was a prophet who delivered God's judgment against Baasha, declaring the destruction of his house due to his sins and leading Israel into idolatry.
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King of Israel
Elah was the son of Baasha and king of Israel who reigned for two years before being assassinated by Zimri, one of his officials.
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King of Israel
Zimri was an official who assassinated King Elah and took the throne, but his reign lasted only seven days before he committed suicide as Omri besieged the city.
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King of Israel
Omri was a commander of the army who became king after Zimri's death. He established a new dynasty and moved the capital to Samaria, but continued in the sins of Jeroboam.
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King of Israel
Ahab, son of Omri, became king of Israel and was noted for doing more evil than all the kings before him, including marrying Jezebel and promoting Baal worship.
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