KJV ORIGINAL
Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Zimri completely destroyed all of Baasha's family line, just as the LORD had said would happen when he spoke against Baasha through the prophet Jehu.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God's judgment came true exactly as He had promised through His prophet - Baasha's entire family was wiped out by Zimri.
📚 Historical Context
Baasha had been king of Israel but had led the people into idolatry and sin. God had sent the prophet Jehu to pronounce judgment on Baasha's dynasty, declaring that his family line would be completely destroyed. Zimri, one of Baasha's military commanders, fulfilled this prophecy by assassinating King Elah (Baasha's son) and murdering all of Baasha's relatives and friends.
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