1 Kings 16:6

So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 16:6

BSB

And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah reigned in his place.

AKJV

So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

CPDV

Then Baasha slept with his fathers, and he was buried at Tirzah. And Elah, his son, reigned in his place.

ERV

And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

NHEB

Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his place.

SMT

And Baasha will lie down with his fathers, and will be buried in Tirzah and his son Elah will reign in his stead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 16:6

SoBaashaH1201Proper Name Masculine sleptH7901VerbwithhisfathersH1Noun MasculineandwasburiedH6912VerbinTirzahH8656Proper Name FeminineandElahH425Proper NamehissonH1121Noun Masculine reignedH4427Verbinhisstead

Commentary for 1 Kings 16:6

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Overview of 1 Kings 16:6

Summary

Leader dies and successor assumes royal power

Place

Tirzah

Event

Baasha's death and burial

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC