1 Kings 16:6
New International Version
Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. And Elah his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When Baasha died, he was buried in Tirzah. Then his son Elah became the next king.

English Standard Version
And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried at Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place.

King James Bible
So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
So Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. Then Elah his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
And Baasha lay down with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah became king in his place.

NASB 1995
And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.

NASB 1977
And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
Baasha slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried in Tirzah. Elah his son became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

English Revised Version
And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Baasha lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
Baasha died and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Eventually, Baasha died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah was installed as king in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Baasha passed away and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Baasha lies with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
And Baasha lieth with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigneth in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Baasha will lie down with his fathers, and will be buried in Tirzah and his son Elah will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Thersa: and Ela his son reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Baasha slept with his fathers, and he was buried at Tirzah. And Elah, his son, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Baasha rested with his ancestors; he was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Baasha slept with his ancestors, and was buried at Tirzah; and his son Elah succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Baasha fell asleep with his parents, and he was buried in Terzah, and Elah his son reigned after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Baasa slept with his fathers, and they bury him in Thersa; and Ela his son reigns in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehu's Prophecy Against Baasha
5As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 6And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place. 7Moreover, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha and his house, because of all the evil he had done in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands and becoming like the house of Jeroboam, and also because Baasha had struck down the house of Jeroboam.…

Cross References
1 Kings 15:8
And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.

1 Kings 14:31
And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 16:13-14
So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.

2 Kings 8:24
And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 14:16
And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 21:1
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 24:27
The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 28:27
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

1 Kings 22:50
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:7
And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

2 Kings 16:20
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 20:21
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

2 Kings 24:6
And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place.

Matthew 1:8
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

Matthew 1:9
Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.


Treasury of Scripture

So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

A.

1 Kings 14:20
And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

1 Kings 15:25
And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.

Tirzah

1 Kings 14:17
And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: and when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;

1 Kings 15:21
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.

Elah

1 Kings 16:8,13,14
In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years…

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1 Kings 16
1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha
5. Elah succeeds him
8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him
11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy
15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself
21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni
23. Omri builds Samaria
25. His wicked reign
27. Ahab succeeds him
29. Ahab's most wicked reign
34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho














And Baasha rested with his fathers
The phrase "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, indicating that Baasha joined his ancestors in death. The Hebrew root for "rested" is "שָׁכַב" (shakab), which can mean to lie down or to sleep, suggesting a peaceful transition from life to death. This phrase reflects the belief in a continued existence beyond this life, a concept that is foundational in Judeo-Christian thought. It also implies a sense of continuity and connection with past generations, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture.

and was buried in Tirzah
Tirzah was a significant city in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, serving as its capital before Samaria. The act of burial in Tirzah indicates Baasha's status and the respect accorded to him as a king. Archaeological findings suggest that Tirzah was a place of considerable importance, with fortifications and royal buildings. The burial of a king in such a city underscores the honor and dignity associated with his reign, despite the Bible's critical view of Baasha's actions.

and his son Elah reigned in his place
The succession of Elah to the throne highlights the hereditary nature of kingship in Israel, where the son typically followed the father as ruler. This continuity of leadership was intended to provide stability and maintain the dynasty. However, the biblical narrative often critiques these successions, especially when the kings did not follow God's commandments. The name "Elah" in Hebrew means "oak" or "terebinth," symbolizing strength and endurance, yet his reign was short-lived, indicating that human strength is insufficient without divine favor. This transition serves as a reminder of the biblical theme that true leadership and success come from adherence to God's will.

Verse 6. - So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tizrzah [cf. 1 Kings 15:21, 33. This place is twice mentioned as his residence], and Elah his son reigned in his stead. [It is perhaps more than a mere coincidence that this uncommon name, Elah ("terebinth," see note on 1 Kings 13:14), is also the name of the great valley (1 Samuel 17:2, 19; 1 Samuel 21:9) near to Gibbethon, where Baasha was proclaimed king.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Baasha
בַּעְשָׁא֙ (ba‘·šā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1201: Baasha -- a king of Israel

rested
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב (way·yiš·kaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

his fathers
אֲבֹתָ֔יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

and was buried
וַיִּקָּבֵ֖ר (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

in Tirzah,
בְּתִרְצָ֑ה (bə·ṯir·ṣāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city

and his son
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Elah
אֵלָ֥ה (’ê·lāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 425: Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name

reigned
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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