Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. New Living Translation Elah son of Baasha began to rule over Israel in the twenty-sixth year of King Asa’s reign in Judah. He reigned in the city of Tirzah for two years. English Standard Version In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he reigned two years. Berean Standard Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. King James Bible 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. New King James Version In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel, and reigned two years in Tirzah. New American Standard Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel at Tirzah, and reigned for two years. NASB 1995 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel at Tirzah, and reigned two years. NASB 1977 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel at Tirzah, and reigned two years. Legacy Standard Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel at Tirzah, and reigned two years. Amplified Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years. Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Judah’s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Judah’s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel and reigned in Tirzah two years. American Standard Version In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years. Contemporary English Version Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel after Asa had been king of Judah for 25 years, and he ruled from Tirzah for two years. English Revised Version In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elah, son of Baasha, began to rule Israel in Asa's twenty-sixth year as Judah's king. He ruled in Tirzah for two years. Good News Translation In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he ruled in Tirzah for two years. International Standard Version During the twenty-sixth year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Baasha's son Elah became king over Israel and reigned at Tirzah for two years. NET Bible In the twenty-sixth year of King Asa's reign over Judah, Baasha's son Elah became king over Israel; he ruled in Tirzah for two years. New Heart English Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah for two years. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. World English Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah for two years. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah son of Baasha has reigned over Israel in Tirzah, two years; Young's Literal Translation In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah reigned hath Elah son of Baasha over Israel in Tirzah, two years; Smith's Literal Translation In the twentieth and sixth year, the year to Asa king of Judah, Elah, son of Baasha reigned over Israel in Tirzah, two years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the six and twentieth year of Asa king of Juda, Ela the son of Baasa reigned over Israel in Thersa two years. Catholic Public Domain Version In the twenty-sixth year of Asa, the king of Judah, Elah, the son of Baasha, reigned over Israel, at Tirzah, for two years. New American Bible In the twenty-sixth year of Asa, king of Judah, Elah, son of Baasha, became king of Israel in Tirzah for two years. New Revised Standard Version In the twenty-sixth year of King Asa of Judah, Elah son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah; he reigned two years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the twenty and sixth year of Asa, King of Yehuda, Elah, son of Baasha, reigned over Israel in Terzah two years. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasa to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ela son of Baasa reigned over Israel two years in Thersa. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elah Reigns in Israel8In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. 9However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.… Cross References 1 Kings 15:25-28 In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. / Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. ... 1 Kings 14:7-11 Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. / You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. ... 1 Kings 15:33-34 In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. / And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. 1 Kings 21:21-22 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ 2 Kings 9:7-10 And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. / The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel. / I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah. ... 2 Kings 10:30-31 Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. 2 Kings 15:8-12 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. ... 2 Chronicles 21:12-15 Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah, / but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you. / So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow. ... Hosea 1:4 Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. Amos 7:9 The high places of Isaac will be deserted, and the sanctuaries of Israel will be laid waste; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with My sword.” Matthew 1:8-9 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. / Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Luke 11:51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Romans 11:3-4 “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? / And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” Treasury of Scripture 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. A. Jump to Previous Asa Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Elah Israel Judah Reign Reigned Sixth Tirzah TwentyJump to Next Asa Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Elah Israel Judah Reign Reigned Sixth Tirzah Twenty1 Kings 16 1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha5. 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 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah This phrase situates the events within the broader timeline of the divided monarchy, where the kingdom of Israel and the kingdom of Judah existed simultaneously. Asa was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid the land of idolatry, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:9-24 and 2 Chronicles 14-16. His reign is often seen as a period of relative stability and faithfulness to God in Judah, contrasting with the turmoil and idolatry in the northern kingdom of Israel. Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel and he reigned in Tirzah two years Persons / Places / Events 1. ElahThe son of Baasha, who became king of Israel. His reign was short-lived, lasting only two years. His rule is marked by instability and eventual assassination. 2. Baasha The father of Elah and former king of Israel. Baasha's dynasty was marked by idolatry and disobedience to God, which set the stage for Elah's troubled reign. 3. Asa The king of Judah during Elah's reign in Israel. Asa is noted for his efforts to reform Judah and return the people to the worship of Yahweh. 4. Tirzah The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel during Elah's reign. It was a significant city until the capital was later moved to Samaria. 5. Israel The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often characterized by political turmoil and idolatry during this period. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceElah's short reign is a direct result of the disobedience and idolatry of his father, Baasha. This serves as a reminder that the sins of one generation can have lasting impacts on the next. The Importance of Godly Leadership The contrast between Asa's reforms in Judah and the chaos in Israel under Elah underscores the importance of leaders who seek to follow God's commands. The Fragility of Earthly Power Elah's brief reign illustrates the transient nature of human power and the futility of relying on political strength without God's blessing. The Role of Divine Judgment Elah's assassination fulfills God's judgment against Baasha's house, demonstrating that God's justice, though sometimes delayed, is certain. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16(1 Kings 16:8–10) Do historical or archaeological records support the brief yet tumultuous reign of Elah, which ended with Zimri’s coup? Who was King Elah in the Bible? In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) Who was King Zimri in the Bible?Verse 8. - In the twenty and sixth year of Asa, king of Judah, began Elah, son of Baasha, to reign over Israel, two years [cf. ch. 15. and see note on 1 Kings 15:28]. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the twenty-sixthעֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth year בִּשְׁנַ֨ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of Asa's לְאָסָ֖א (lə·’ā·sā) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name reign מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king over Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Elah אֵלָ֨ה (’ê·lāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 425: Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Baasha בַּעְשָׁ֧א (ba‘·šā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1201: Baasha -- a king of Israel became king מָ֠לַךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and he reigned in Tirzah בְּתִרְצָ֖ה (bə·ṯir·ṣāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city two years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links 1 Kings 16:8 NIV1 Kings 16:8 NLT 1 Kings 16:8 ESV 1 Kings 16:8 NASB 1 Kings 16:8 KJV 1 Kings 16:8 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:8 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:8 French Bible 1 Kings 16:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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