Elah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah, son of Baasha, was king of Israel for two years.
son of Baasha and King of Israel (1KI 16:6)
Lineage: Ahijah › Baasha › Elah
Names
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Elah
an oak; a curse; perjury
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Elah
· Also called · H425 none · 1KI 16:6 species of a mighty tree
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אֵלָה
elah · H425 · 1KI 16:6 species of a mighty tree
- el Ηλα Ēla · none · 1KI 16:6
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Family of origin
- Father: Baasha
- Mother: Unknown
Took part in (1)
- Reign of Elah · c. 930 BC – 928 BC
Was killed by (1)
Victim (1)
Held the office of (1)
- King · The reign of Elah · c. 929 BC – 928 BC
Elah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah was the son of Baasha and became the fourth king of Israel, ruling for two years (1Ki 16:8). He ascended to the throne after the death of his father, who had ruled for 24 years. Elah's reign was marked by his evil deeds and his continuation of the sins of his father, leading Israel astray from God (1Ki 16:13). While Elah was drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, his steward in Tirzah, Zimri, one of his officials, conspired against him and killed him (1Ki 16:9-10). Zimri then succeeded Elah as king. The death of Elah marked the end of the dynasty of Baasha, fulfilling the prophecy of Jehu against Baasha's house (1Ki.16.3-4, 11-14).
Elah 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The son and successor of Baasha, king of Israel (1 Kings 16:8-10). He was killed while drunk by Zimri, one of the captains of his chariots, and was the last king of the line of Baasha. Thus was fullfilled the prophecy of Jehu (6, 7, 11-14).
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