1 Kings 16:5

5 As for the other events of Baasha’s reign, what he did and his achievements, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?

1 Kings 16:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
New Living Translation (NLT)
5 The rest of the events in Baasha’s reign and the extent of his power are recorded in
The Message Bible (MSG)
5 The rest of Baasha's life, the record of his regime, is written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
5 Isn't everything else about Baasha--what he did and his heroic acts--written in the official records of the kings of Israel?
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
5 The rest of the events of Baasha's [reign], along with all his accomplishments and might, are written about in the Historical Record of Israel's Kings.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
5 The other events of Baasha's rule are written down. What he did and what he accomplished are written down. All of those things are written in the official records of the kings of Israel.

1 Kings 16:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 16:5

Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his
might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings
of Israel?
] As those of Jeroboam and Nadab were, ( 1 Kings 14:19 ) ( 15:31 ) .

1 Kings 16:5 In-Context

3 So I am about to wipe out Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat.
4 Dogs will eat those belonging to Baasha who die in the city, and birds will feed on those who die in the country.”
5 As for the other events of Baasha’s reign, what he did and his achievements, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?
6 Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. And Elah his son succeeded him as king.
7 Moreover, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani to Baasha and his house, because of all the evil he had done in the eyes of the LORD, arousing his anger by the things he did, becoming like the house of Jeroboam—and also because he destroyed it.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Kings 14:19; 1 Kings 15:31
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