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And Elah his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Baasha died, he was buried in Tirzah. Then his son Elah became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried at Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. Then Elah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Baasha lay down with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Baasha slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried in Tirzah. Elah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Baasha rested with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Baasha lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Baasha died and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eventually, Baasha died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah was installed as king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Baasha passed away and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah replaced him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Baasha lies with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Baasha lieth with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigneth in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Baasha will lie down with his fathers, and will be buried in Tirzah and his son Elah will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Thersa: and Ela his son reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Baasha slept with his fathers, and he was buried at Tirzah. And Elah, his son, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Baasha rested with his ancestors; he was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Baasha slept with his ancestors, and was buried at Tirzah; and his son Elah succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Baasha fell asleep with his parents, and he was buried in Terzah, and Elah his son reigned after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Baasa slept with his fathers, and they bury him in Thersa; and Ela his son reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/16-6.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=6327" 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/16.htm">Jehu's Prophecy Against Baasha</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><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/7901.htm" title="7901: way·yiš·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">rested</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·qā·ḇêr (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">and was buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/8656.htm" title="8656: bə·ṯir·ṣāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From ratsah; delightsomeness; Tirtsah, a place in Palestine; also an Israelitess.">in Tirzah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/425.htm" title="425: ’ê·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine.">Elah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Moreover, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha and his house, because of all the evil he had done in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands and becoming like the house of Jeroboam, and also because Baasha had struck down the house of Jeroboam.…<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/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8</a></span><br />And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">1 Kings 14:31</a></span><br />And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">2 Chronicles 16:13-14</a></span><br />So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-24.htm">2 Kings 8:24</a></span><br />And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-16.htm">2 Kings 14:16</a></span><br />And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">2 Chronicles 21:1</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">2 Chronicles 24:27</a></span><br />The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-27.htm">2 Chronicles 28:27</a></span><br />And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">1 Kings 22:50</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">2 Kings 15:7</a></span><br />And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-20.htm">2 Kings 16:20</a></span><br />And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-21.htm">2 Kings 20:21</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-6.htm">2 Kings 24:6</a></span><br />And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></span><br />Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-20.htm">1 Kings 14:20</a></b></br> And the days which Jeroboam reigned <i>were</i> two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25</a></b></br> And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.</p><p class="hdg">Tirzah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">1 Kings 14:17</a></b></br> And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: <i>and</i> when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Baasha heard <i>thereof</i>, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.</p><p class="hdg">Elah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8,13,14</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/16-5.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Rested</a> <a 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Baasha</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Elah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Omri builds Samaria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">His wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Ahab succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">Ahab's most wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-34.htm">Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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fathers</b><br>This phrase indicates the death of Baasha, the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. It reflects the belief in an ongoing existence beyond death, a concept that is consistent throughout the Old Testament. Baasha's reign was marked by idolatry and conflict, and his death signifies the end of his dynasty's direct rule, as prophesied by the prophet Jehu (<a href="/1_kings/16.htm">1 Kings 16:1-4</a>).<p><b>and was buried in Tirzah</b><br>Tirzah served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before Samaria. It was a city of significant political and strategic importance during Baasha's reign. Archaeological evidence suggests that Tirzah was a well-fortified city, which aligns with its role as a royal city. The burial of Baasha in Tirzah indicates the city's status and the customary practice of burying kings in prominent locations. This burial also reflects the cultural importance of honoring leaders with proper burial rites.<p><b>and his son Elah reigned in his place</b><br>Elah's succession to the throne follows the typical pattern of dynastic succession in ancient Israel, where the son inherits the kingship from his father. However, Elah's reign was short-lived and marked by instability, as he was assassinated by Zimri, one of his officials, after only two years (<a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8-10</a>). This transition highlights the political turmoil and frequent changes in leadership that characterized the northern kingdom. The instability of Elah's reign fulfills the prophecy against Baasha's house, demonstrating the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/baasha.htm">Baasha</a></b><br>The third king of the northern kingdom of Israel, who reigned for 24 years. He came to power by overthrowing Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, and was known for his evil deeds in the sight of the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elah.htm">Elah</a></b><br>The son of Baasha, who succeeded him as king. His reign was short-lived due to his own assassination.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tirzah.htm">Tirzah</a></b><br>A city in the northern kingdom of Israel, which served as the capital before Samaria. It was a significant location during the reigns of several kings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rested_with_his_fathers.htm">Rested with his fathers</a></b><br>A common biblical expression indicating death and burial, often used to denote the end of a king's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reigned_in_his_place.htm">Reigned in his place</a></b><br>This phrase signifies the transition of power from one king to another, a common occurrence in the historical accounts of the kings of Israel and Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sinful_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Sinful Leadership</a></b><br>Baasha's reign is marked by evil in the sight of the Lord, leading to a legacy of instability and violence. This serves as a reminder of the impact of ungodly leadership on a nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inevitability_of_death_and_transition.htm">The Inevitability of Death and Transition</a></b><br>The phrase "rested with his fathers" underscores the inevitability of death and the transient nature of earthly power. It calls believers to focus on eternal values rather than temporal authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_succession.htm">The Importance of Godly Succession</a></b><br>The transition from Baasha to Elah, and the subsequent turmoil, highlights the importance of preparing godly successors. Leaders should invest in raising up individuals who will continue to honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_judgment.htm">The Role of Divine Judgment</a></b><br>Baasha's end and the subsequent events reflect God's judgment on those who lead His people astray. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's commands.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tizrzah</span> [cf. <a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">1 Kings 15:21, 33</a>. This place is twice mentioned as his residence], <span class="cmt_word">and Elah his son reigned in his stead</span>. [It is perhaps more than a mere coincidence that this uncommon name, <span class="accented">Elah</span> ("terebinth," see note on 1 Kings 13:14), is also the name of the great valley (<a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">1 Samuel 17:2, 19</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9</a>) near to Gibbethon, where Baasha was proclaimed king.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/16-6.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 Baasha</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעְשָׁא֙</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">rested</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fathers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and was buried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקָּבֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Tirzah,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתִרְצָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯir·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8656.htm">Strong's 8656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 16:6 Baasha slept with his fathers and was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 16:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/16-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 16:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:7" /></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>