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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There was constant war between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and King Baasha of Israel throughout their reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel were always at war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha as long as they lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel were constantly at war with each other as long as they were in power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, a state of war continued to exist between Asa and Baasha king of Israel, throughout their reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Asa and King Nadab of Israel were continually at war with each other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there has been war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel [for] all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And war hath been between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And war was between Asa and between Baasha king of Israel, all their days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasa the king of Israel all their days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasha, the king of Israel, during all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and Baasha, king of Israel, all their days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There was war between Asa and King Baasha of Israel all their days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there was war between Baasha and Asa the king of Judah all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And there was war between Baasha and Asa King of Yehuda all their days.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there was war between Asa and Baasa king of Israel all their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6242" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Nadab's Wicked Reign in Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And there was</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ū·mil·ḥā·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">war</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: ’ā·sā (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">Asa</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1201.htm" title="1201: ba‘·šā (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Isr. From an unused root meaning to stink; offensiveness; Basha, a king of Israel.">and Baasha</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">their days.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-30.htm">1 Kings 14:30</a></span><br />There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21-22</a></span><br />At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. / But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2</a></span><br />and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">2 Chronicles 16:1</a></span><br />In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-19.htm">1 Kings 12:19</a></span><br />So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm">1 Kings 15:6</a></span><br />And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">2 Chronicles 15:19</a></span><br />And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1</a></span><br />Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">1 Kings 15:16</a></span><br />Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17</a></span><br />Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-24.htm">1 Kings 12:24</a></span><br />that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">2 Chronicles 12:15</a></span><br />Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31</a></span><br />and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">2 Chronicles 15:19</a></b></br> And there was no <i>more</i> war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">2 Chronicles 16:1</a></b></br> In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8,9</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This period was marked by frequent hostilities, as the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah often found themselves at odds. The term "war" here indicates not just isolated battles but a prolonged state of hostility and tension.<p><b>between Asa</b><br>Asa was the third king of Judah and is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. His reign is characterized by a commitment to the worship of Yahweh, contrasting with the practices of many of his predecessors. Asa's dedication to God is highlighted in <a href="/2_chronicles/14.htm">2 Chronicles 14-16</a>, where his reliance on divine guidance is emphasized, particularly during his early reign.<p><b>and Baasha king of Israel</b><br>Baasha was the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel, having come to power by overthrowing the previous king, Nadab, and exterminating the house of Jeroboam. His reign is marked by continued idolatry and opposition to the worship of Yahweh, as noted in <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27-34</a>. Baasha's actions fulfilled the prophecy against Jeroboam's lineage, demonstrating the theme of divine justice.<p><b>throughout their days</b><br>The phrase indicates that the conflict persisted for the duration of both kings' reigns, suggesting a deep-seated enmity and political rivalry. This ongoing strife can be seen as a consequence of the initial division of the kingdom, which was a result of Solomon's disobedience to God. The continuous warfare also reflects the instability and challenges faced by both kingdoms in maintaining power and religious fidelity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>Asa was the king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. He is often remembered for his commitment to the Lord, although his reign was not without its challenges and conflicts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/baasha.htm">Baasha</a></b><br>Baasha was the king of Israel who came to power by overthrowing the previous king, Nadab. His reign was marked by conflict with Judah, particularly with King Asa.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often in conflict with its southern neighbor. Under Baasha's rule, Israel was characterized by political instability and idolatry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom, ruled by Asa during this period. Judah was often more faithful to the worship of Yahweh compared to Israel, though it too faced periods of spiritual decline.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/war.htm">War</a></b><br>The ongoing conflict between Asa and Baasha represents the broader division and strife between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, highlighting the political and spiritual turmoil of the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_division.htm">The Consequences of Division</a></b><br>The ongoing war between Asa and Baasha serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of division and conflict. In our lives, unresolved conflicts can lead to long-term strife and hinder our spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a></b><br>Both Asa and Baasha were leaders whose actions had significant impacts on their nations. This highlights the importance of godly leadership and the accountability leaders have before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god_vs._human_alliances.htm">Reliance on God vs. Human Alliances</a></b><br>Asa's reign shows the contrast between relying on God and relying on human alliances. Initially, Asa trusted in God, but later he sought help from foreign powers, which serves as a cautionary tale about where we place our trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_reforms.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Reforms</a></b><br>Asa's efforts to reform Judah and rid it of idolatry underscore the importance of spiritual renewal and commitment to God's ways in our personal lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_asa's_treaty_with_ben-hadad.htm">Does any historical evidence support or contradict Asa's treaty with Ben-hadad of Syria in 1 Kings 15:18-20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_king_asa's_pit_historically_verified.htm">Can the pit allegedly attributed to King Asa (Jeremiah 41:9) be historically verified, or does this contradict known archaeological data?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.</span> [Verbatim as ver. 16, where see note. Several commentators suggest that this latter statement was copied from the chronicles of Israel, and that of ver. 16 from those of Judah. It is held by others, however, that for Baasha we should here read <span class="accented">Nadab</span>, and in favour of this view is the fact that the reign of Nadab is still under consideration, the history of Baasha only beginning with the following verse.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And there was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיְתָ֜ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">war</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִלְחָמָ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">between</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asa</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Baasha</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעְשָׁ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ba‘·šā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1201.htm">Strong's 1201: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baasha -- a king of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their days.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:32 There was war between Asa and Baasha (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>