1 Kings 16:1-6

Baasha King of Israel

1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu son of Hanani concerning Baasha:

2 “I lifted you up from the dust and appointed you ruler over my people Israel, but you followed the ways of Jeroboam and caused my people Israel to sin and to arouse my anger by their sins.

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.

1 Kings 16:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 16

This chapter contains a prophecy of the ruin of the family of Baasha, and an account of his death, 1Ki 16:1-7, and of his son's reigning in his stead two years, who was slain by Zimri one of his captains, 1Ki 16:8-14, and who reigned but seven days, 1Ki 16:15-20, and the people being divided between Tibni and Omri, the party for the latter prevailed, and he was made king, and reigned twelve years, 1Ki 16:21-28, and was succeeded by his son Ahab, a very wicked prince, 1Ki 16:29-33, and the chapter is concluded with the rebuilding of Jericho, 1Ki 16:34.

Cross References

• 1. ver 7; 2 Chronicles 19:2; 2 Chronicles 20:34
• 2. 2 Chronicles 16:7
• 3. 1 Samuel 2:8
• 4. S 1 Kings 14:7-9
• 5. S 1 Kings 12:30; 1 Kings 15:34
• 6. 2 Kings 9:9
• 7. ver 11; 1 Kings 14:10; 1 Kings 15:29; 1 Kings 21:22
• 8. S 1 Kings 14:11
• 9. S Genesis 40:19
• 10. 1 Kings 14:19; 1 Kings 15:31
• 11. S 1 Kings 14:17; 1 Kings 15:33