Person
Elah draft
- Attested
- 930–928 BC
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
The son and successor of Baasha, king of Israel (1 Kings 16:8-10).
Family & connections
- Parents
Line of descent
2 generations back to Ahijah, following the father where one is recorded.
Events
- 930–928 BC Reign of Elah
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
In Scripture
4 verses in 1 book
- 1 Kings16:6, 8, 13–14
Source: Theographic Bible Metadata (CC-BY-SA-4.0)