Baasha rules in Tirzah

Kings of Judah and Israel · 1 Kings 15

Story guide: Baasha takes the throne in Tirzah for a twenty-four-year reign, following Jeroboam's path; his appearance and the palace setting are not described in the passage.

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33In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah, and he reigned twenty-four years.

34He did what was evil in the eyes of Yahweh and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin by which he caused Israel to sin.

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