Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
Literal
In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah, for twenty-four years.
Latin
Anno tertio Asa regis Juda, regnavit Baasa filius Ahiæ super omnem Israël in Thersa, viginti quatuor annis.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Baasha made Tirzah his capital, which was a royal retreat for earlier kings (1 Kings 14:17).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Ahijah: Father of Baasha, king of Israel Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Baasha: Third king of Israel who ruled for 24 years Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Tirzah: Canaanite city that became the capital of Israel
Glossary
Ahijah Beauty Kings, Books of First and Second Tirzah (Place)
Topics
Ahijah: Father of Baasha Baasha: King of Israel Rulers: Wicked: Baasha, Walking in the Ways of Jeroboam Tirzah: A City of Canaan: Becomes the Residence of the Kings of the Northern Kingdom (Israel)