KJV ORIGINAL
So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Baasha died and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Baasha and the succession of his son Elah to the throne of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
Baasha was the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel who ruled for 24 years (around 909-886 BC). He had violently seized power by assassinating the previous king and his entire family, establishing his dynasty in the capital city of Tirzah. Despite God's warnings through prophets about his evil ways, Baasha continued in idolatry and wickedness throughout his reign.
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