Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. And Elah his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Baasha died, he was buried in Tirzah. Then his son Elah became the next king. English Standard Version And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried at Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place. King James Bible So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version So Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. Then Elah his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible And Baasha lay down with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah became king in his place. NASB 1995 And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place. NASB 1977 And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place. Amplified Bible Baasha slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried in Tirzah. Elah his son became king in his place. Christian Standard Bible Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place. American Standard Version And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead. English Revised Version And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Baasha lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Baasha died and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king. International Standard Version Eventually, Baasha died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah was installed as king in his place. Majority Standard Bible And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place. NET Bible Baasha passed away and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Baasha lies with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation And Baasha lieth with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigneth in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And Baasha will lie down with his fathers, and will be buried in Tirzah and his son Elah will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Thersa: and Ela his son reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Baasha slept with his fathers, and he was buried at Tirzah. And Elah, his son, reigned in his place. New American Bible Baasha rested with his ancestors; he was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Baasha slept with his ancestors, and was buried at Tirzah; and his son Elah succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baasha fell asleep with his parents, and he was buried in Terzah, and Elah his son reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Baasa slept with his fathers, and they bury him in Thersa; and Ela his son reigns in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehu's Prophecy Against Baasha…5As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 6And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place. 7Moreover, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha and his house, because of all the evil he had done in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands and becoming like the house of Jeroboam, and also because Baasha had struck down the house of Jeroboam.… Cross References 1 Kings 15:8 And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place. 1 Kings 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 16:13-14 So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. 2 Kings 8:24 And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 14:16 And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 21:1 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 24:27 The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 28:27 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 1 Kings 22:50 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:7 And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 20:21 And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place. 2 Kings 24:6 And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. Matthew 1:8 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. Matthew 1:9 Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Treasury of Scripture So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead. A. 1 Kings 14:20 And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead. 1 Kings 15:25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years. Tirzah 1 Kings 14:17 And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: and when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died; 1 Kings 15:21 And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah. Elah 1 Kings 16:8,13,14 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years… Jump to Previous Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Buried Earth Elah Fathers Lieth Reigned Reigneth Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded TirzahJump to Next Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Buried Earth Elah Fathers Lieth Reigned Reigneth Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded Tirzah1 Kings 16 1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha5. Elah succeeds him 8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him 11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy 15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself 21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni 23. Omri builds Samaria 25. His wicked reign 27. Ahab succeeds him 29. Ahab's most wicked reign 34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho And Baasha rested with his fathers This phrase indicates the death of Baasha, the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. It reflects the belief in an ongoing existence beyond death, a concept that is consistent throughout the Old Testament. Baasha's reign was marked by idolatry and conflict, and his death signifies the end of his dynasty's direct rule, as prophesied by the prophet Jehu (1 Kings 16:1-4). and was buried in Tirzah and his son Elah reigned in his place Persons / Places / Events 1. BaashaThe third king of the northern kingdom of Israel, who reigned for 24 years. He came to power by overthrowing Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, and was known for his evil deeds in the sight of the Lord. 2. Elah The son of Baasha, who succeeded him as king. His reign was short-lived due to his own assassination. 3. Tirzah A city in the northern kingdom of Israel, which served as the capital before Samaria. It was a significant location during the reigns of several kings. 4. Rested with his fathers A common biblical expression indicating death and burial, often used to denote the end of a king's reign. 5. Reigned in his place This phrase signifies the transition of power from one king to another, a common occurrence in the historical accounts of the kings of Israel and Judah. Teaching Points The Consequences of Sinful LeadershipBaasha's reign is marked by evil in the sight of the Lord, leading to a legacy of instability and violence. This serves as a reminder of the impact of ungodly leadership on a nation. The Inevitability of Death and Transition The phrase "rested with his fathers" underscores the inevitability of death and the transient nature of earthly power. It calls believers to focus on eternal values rather than temporal authority. The Importance of Godly Succession The transition from Baasha to Elah, and the subsequent turmoil, highlights the importance of preparing godly successors. Leaders should invest in raising up individuals who will continue to honor God. The Role of Divine Judgment Baasha's end and the subsequent events reflect God's judgment on those who lead His people astray. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's commands.Verse 6. - So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tizrzah [cf. 1 Kings 15:21, 33. This place is twice mentioned as his residence], and Elah his son reigned in his stead. [It is perhaps more than a mere coincidence that this uncommon name, Elah ("terebinth," see note on 1 Kings 13:14), is also the name of the great valley (1 Samuel 17:2, 19; 1 Samuel 21:9) near to Gibbethon, where Baasha was proclaimed king.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Baashaבַּעְשָׁא֙ (ba‘·šā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1201: Baasha -- a king of Israel rested וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב (way·yiš·kaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with his fathers אֲבֹתָ֔יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and was buried וַיִּקָּבֵ֖ר (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter in Tirzah, בְּתִרְצָ֑ה (bə·ṯir·ṣāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city and his son בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Elah אֵלָ֥ה (’ê·lāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 425: Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links 1 Kings 16:6 NIV1 Kings 16:6 NLT 1 Kings 16:6 ESV 1 Kings 16:6 NASB 1 Kings 16:6 KJV 1 Kings 16:6 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:6 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:6 French Bible 1 Kings 16:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:6 Baasha slept with his fathers and was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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