1 Kings 16:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Kings 16:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Two years - i. e., More than one year, or, at any rate, some portion of two distinct years (compare 1 Kings 16:10 ).
1 Kings 16:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 15:33 to 1 Kings 16:34 . Baasha's Dynasty. Rise of the House of Omri. Nothing is told us of Baasha except the usual annalistic details, and, that a prophet named Jehu foretold the destru...
1 Kings 16:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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.
1 Kings 16:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Began Elah the son of Baasha to reign - (cf. 1 Kings 15:33 .) From t...
1 Kings 16:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Reigns of Elah, Zimri, and Omri 1. Jehu the son of Hanani] Hanani is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 16:7-10 . Jehu's denunciation of Baasha is similar to Ahijah's denunciation of Jeroboam ( 1 King...
1 Kings 16:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Executioners of Evil-Doers 1 Kings 16:1-14 A noble figure crosses the canvas for a moment. It is Jehu, the son of Hanani, shining like a star in the night. No age has been without its prophets;...
1 Kings 16:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have the account of how Jehu was called on to exercise judgment against Baasha. This being accomplished, Elah succeeded Baasha on the throne of Israel. He was so corrupt as to be found "drink...
1 Kings 16:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(8) 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. (9) And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired agains...
1 Kings 16:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In the twenty sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years. Not complete, for he died in the twenty seventh of Asa, 1 Kings 16:10 he reig...
1 Kings 16:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 8. Two years. ] Current, but not fully complete. 1Ki 16:15 So God pai...
1 Kings 16:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Began Elah to reign in Tirzah two years One complete and part of another. Zimri, captain, of half his chariots Of all his military chariots, and the men belonging to them; the chariots, or carria...
1 Kings 16:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The Lord had another servant to bring a solemn message to Baasha. Jehu, the son of Hanani, was the messenger at this time (v.1). Though the history records that Baasha had murdered his master to take...
1 Kings 16:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ruin of Baasha's Family Foretold. B. C. 931. 1 Then the word of the L ORD came to Jehu...
1 Kings 16:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

One complete, and part of the other, 1 Kings 16:10 , which in Scripture account is reckoned for a year. See Poole on " 1 Kings 15:25 " .
1 Kings 16:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign Of Elah King of Israel c. 885-884 BC ( 1 Kings 16:8-14 ). The death of a king after a long reign often ushered in a period when rivals for the throne reared their heads, and Israel had n...
1 Kings 16:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE DYNASTIC TROUBLES OF ISRAEL CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 1 Kings 16:1 . Word of the Lord came to Jehu —His father was a prophet ( 2 Chronicles 16:7 ). This is the only incident on recor...
1 Kings 16:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 16:2 . I exalted thee. Baasha was raised from the ranks to regal dignity. 1 Kings 16:7 . Jehu son of Hanani the prophet; the only case I think in which a Father and a son were so favou...
1 Kings 16:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Elah . .. Zimri . .. Arza. Elah, Zimri, and Arza There was once a king in Israel called Elah. He reigned over Israel in Tirzah two years. He had a servant called Zimri who was a captain o...
1 Kings 16:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This division of chapters, immediately after the commencement of the narrative of the reign of Baasha, is somewhat unfortunate, inasmuch as it obscures the close connexion between the...
1 Kings 16:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Rule of Baasha and Elah in Israel
1 Kings 16:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 16:8
1 Kings 16:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Two years — One compleat, and part of the other, 1 Kings 16:10 .

1 Kings 16:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 16:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 16:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 16:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Kings 16:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 16:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 16:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 16:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes