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,
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.
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
In the biblical narrative of the divided kingdom of Israel, Baasha was a king who led the northern tribes into idolatry and sin, prompting God to send a prophet named Jehu to declare that his entire dynasty would be destroyed as punishment. This prophecy came about because Baasha's evil actions mirrored the unfaithfulness of previous kings, reflecting God's consistent judgment on disobedient leaders. Eventually, Zimri, a commander in Baasha's army, fulfilled this divine word by overthrowing and eliminating Baasha's family.
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