1 Kings 16:12

Translations

Modern

So Zimri destroyed the entire household of Baasha, according to the word that the LORD had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet.

Traditional

Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,

Literal

And Zimri destroyed all the house of Baasha according to the word of YHWH, which He spoke against Baasha by Jehu the prophet

Latin

Delevitque Zambri omnem domum Baasa, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat ad Baasa in manu Jehu prophetæ,

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English

So Zimri destroyed the entire household of Baasha, according to the word that the LORD had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet.

Notes

1 Kings 16:11–12

Zimri quickly and ruthlessly executed all of Baasha's family, relatives, and friends. Although Zimri carried out the Lord's judgment on Baasha's dynasty, he likely acted out of self-interest. He wanted to prevent them from seeking revenge or using their power to stage their own takeover.

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Baasha: Third king of Israel who ruled for 24 years Jehu: Son of Hanani, prophet during the reign of Baasha and Jehoshaphat Zimri: King of Israel, reigned seven days

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baasha Elah Kings, Books of First and Second Moabite Stone Tirzah (Place) Zimri (Person)

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Anger: Anger of God Elah: Son and Successor of Baasha, King of Israel Jehu: The Prophet Wbo Announced the Wrath of Jehovah Against Baasha, King of Israel Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Elah Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Zimri Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Extinction of Baasha's House Prophets: Jehu the Son of Hanani Zimri: King of Israel

1 Kings 16:12

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