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Baasha reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. <a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel at Tirzah, and he reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah, and reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel at Tirzah, and he reigned for twenty-four years. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel at Tirzah, and reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel at Tirzah, and reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel at Tirzah, and reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah [the capital city], and reigned twenty-four years. <a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the third year of Judah’s King Asa, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the third year of Judah&#8217s King Asa, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel and reigned in Tirzah 24 years. <a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and reigned twenty and four years. <a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Baasha son of Ahijah became king of Israel in Asa's third year as king of Judah, and he ruled 24 years from Tirzah. <a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and reigned twenty and four years. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In Asa's third year as king of Judah, Baasha, son of Ahijah, began to rule Israel in Tirzah. He ruled for 24 years. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the third year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he ruled in Tirzah for twenty-four years. <a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> During the third year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Ahijah's son Baasha became king over all of Israel. He reigned for 24 years at Tirzah. <a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a> In the third year of Asa's reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah; he ruled for twenty-four years. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel in Tirzah for twenty-four years. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel in Tirzah for twenty-four years. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah has reigned over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty-four years, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah reigned hath Baasha son of Ahijah over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years, <a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the third year to Asa king of Judah, reigned Baasha son of Ahijah, over all Israel in Tirzah twenty and four years.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Juda, Baasa the son of Ahias reigned over all Israel, in Thersa, four and twenty years. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the third year of Asa, the king of Judah, Baasha, the son of Ahijah, reigned over all of Israel, at Tirzah, for twenty-four years. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a> In the third year of Asa, king of Judah, Baasha, son of Ahijah, became king of all Israel in Tirzah for twenty-four years. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the third year of King Asa of Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel at Tirzah; he reigned twenty-four years.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty-four years. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in year three of Asa, King of Yehuda, Baasha, son of Akhiah reigned over all Israel in Terzah twenty and four years.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasa the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and reigned twenty and four years. <a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And in the third year of Asa king of Juda, Baasa the son of Achia begins to reign over Israel in Thersa, twenty and four years. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6249" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Baasha's Wicked Reign in Israel</a> 33<a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">In the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: lə·’ā·sā (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">of Asa’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">over Judah,</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.">Baasha</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/281.htm" title="281: ’ă·ḥî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. Or pachiyahuw; from 'ach and Yahh; brother of Jah; Achijah, the name of nine Israelites.">of Ahijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">became king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of</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.">all</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.">Israel,</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.">and he reigned in Tirzah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">twenty-four</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·ba‘ (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> 34And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8-10</a> 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. / However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/14-20.htm">1 Kings 14:20</a> And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">1 Kings 16:29-30</a> In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. / However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. <a href="/2_kings/9-9.htm">2 Kings 9:9</a> I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah. <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">1 Kings 16:1-3</a> Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha, saying: / “Even though I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin and to provoke Me to anger by their sins. / So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25-33</a> Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel. / Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. / If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” ... <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">2 Chronicles 13:1-2</a> In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, / 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">2 Chronicles 16:1</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/14-14.htm">1 Kings 14:14</a> Moreover, the LORD will raise up for Himself a king over Israel who will cut off the house of Jeroboam. This is the day—yes, even today! <a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-22</a> This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">2 Kings 10:30-31</a> Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. <a href="/2_kings/15-8.htm">2 Kings 15:8-10</a> In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">1 Kings 13:33-34</a> Even after these events, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil ways, but again he appointed priests for the high places from every class of people. He ordained anyone who desired to be a priest of the high places. / And this was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to its extermination and destruction from the face of the earth. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">2 Chronicles 15:19</a> And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> 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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.twenty and four years<a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-20.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/21-22.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-22.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Baasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Baasha</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Ba'asha</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-34.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-6.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a> 31. <a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a> 33. <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah This phrase sets the chronological context for Baasha's reign, aligning it with the reign of Asa, king of Judah. Asa was known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as detailed in <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">1 Kings 15:9-15</a>. This period marks a time of division between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, following the split after Solomon's reign. Asa's reign is characterized by a return to the worship of Yahweh, contrasting with the idolatrous practices in Israel.Baasha son of Ahijah Baasha's lineage is mentioned to establish his identity and legitimacy as a ruler. He was from the tribe of Issachar, as noted in <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27</a>. His father, Ahijah, is not the same Ahijah the prophet who played a role in the division of the kingdom (<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a>). Baasha's rise to power involved the assassination of Nadab, Jeroboam's son, indicating a period of political instability and violence in Israel.became king of all Israel Baasha's ascension to the throne of Israel marks a continuation of the dynastic struggles that plagued the northern kingdom. His reign began with the extermination of Jeroboam's house, fulfilling the prophecy given by Ahijah the Shilonite (<a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10-14</a>). This act of usurpation reflects the turbulent nature of Israel's monarchy, where divine judgment and human ambition often intersected.and he reigned in Tirzah Tirzah served as the capital of the northern kingdom before Samaria was established by Omri (<a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">1 Kings 16:24</a>). Archaeological evidence suggests Tirzah was a significant city during this period, with findings indicating its role as a political and administrative center. The choice of Tirzah as a capital reflects its strategic and economic importance in the region.twenty-four years Baasha's relatively long reign suggests a period of relative stability in Israel, despite the initial violence of his rise to power. His reign is marked by continued conflict with Judah, as well as internal challenges, including prophetic condemnation from Jehu son of Hanani (<a href="/1_kings/16.htm">1 Kings 16:1-4</a>). The length of his reign indicates his ability to maintain control over Israel, though his dynasty would ultimately be short-lived, ending with his son Elah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a> King of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. His reign is marked by a commitment to following the ways of the Lord, contrasting with the northern kingdom of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baasha.htm">Baasha</a> Son of Ahijah, who became king of Israel. His reign is characterized by continued idolatry and opposition to the house of David, which is significant in the account of the divided kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tirzah.htm">Tirzah</a> The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel during Baasha's reign. It serves as a political and administrative center, highlighting the division between Israel and Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often led by kings who did not follow the ways of the Lord, leading to spiritual and moral decline. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, where Asa reigned. Known for having kings who, at times, sought to follow God more closely than their northern counterparts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_leadership_choices.htm">The Consequences of Leadership Choices</a> Leadership in both the spiritual and political realms has lasting impacts. Baasha's reign, marked by idolatry, contrasts with Asa's reforms, reminding us of the importance of godly leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_reforms.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Reforms</a> Asa's efforts to remove idolatry from Judah highlight the need for continual spiritual renewal and reform in our lives and communities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a> The rise and fall of kings like Baasha demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and His righteous judgment against sin and idolatry. <a href="/topical/t/the_division_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Division of the Kingdom</a> The division between Israel and Judah serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of disunity and the spiritual decline that can follow. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Asa's faithfulness amidst a divided kingdom encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when surrounded by ungodliness.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign [Practically a repetition of ver. 28. These iterations are thoroughly in accord with Eastern usage (cf. vers. 26, 30, 34; <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">1 Kings 16:1, 7</a>, etc.)] over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In the third שָׁלֹ֔שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice year בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of Asa's לְאָסָ֖א (lə·’ā·sā) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name reign מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Baasha בַּעְשָׁ֨א (ba‘·šā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1201.htm">Strong's 1201: </a> Baasha -- a king of Israel son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ahijah אֲחִיָּ֤ה (’ă·ḥî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name became king מָ֠לַךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and he reigned in Tirzah בְּתִרְצָ֔ה (bə·ṯir·ṣāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8656.htm">Strong's 8656: </a> Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city twenty-four עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth years. שָׁנָֽה׃ (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:33 In the third year of Asa king (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:34" /></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>