1 Kings 16:8
“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.”
What does 1 Kings 16:8 mean?
1 Kings 16:8 (KJV) states: "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." This passage is a part of the historical record of the kings of Israel and Judah, found in the books of 1 and 2 Kings in the Old…
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As we reflect on 1 Kings 16:8, which states, "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," we are presented with a vivid snapshot of one of the lesser-known kings of Israel—a king whose reign was…
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O Sovereign Lord, Ruler of all nations and the architect of our destinies, I come before You today, humbled and grateful for the lessons woven throughout the tapestry of Your Word. In 1 Kings 16:8, we read, "In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of…
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