Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
In the third year of King Asa's reign over Judah, Baasha killed him and became king in his place.
This verse tells us that Baasha murdered the previous king and took over his throne during the third year of King Asa's rule in Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the violent succession in the northern kingdom of Israel, where Baasha killed King Nadab (son of Jeroboam) to seize power around 909 BC. During this turbulent period, the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were separate nations, with Asa ruling the southern kingdom of Judah while political chaos and assassinations plagued the northern kingdom of Israel. This was part of a pattern of unstable leadership in Israel following their rejection of God's appointed dynasty.
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