Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
In the twentieth year and sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
Latin
Anno vigesimo sexto Asa regis Juda, regnavit Ela filius Baasa super Israël in Thersa, duobus annis.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Events
People
Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Baasha: Third king of Israel who ruled for 24 years Elah: Son of Baasha, king of Israel 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
Ahab (King) Baasha Elah Kings, Books of First and Second Moabite Stone Tirzah (Place)
Topics
Anger: Anger of God Elah: Son and Successor of Baasha, King of Israel Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Elah Tirzah: A City of Canaan: Becomes the Residence of the Kings of the Northern Kingdom (Israel)