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During Baasha's reign in Israel, what came to the prophet Jehu?
During Baasha's reign in Israel, what came to the prophet Jehu?
The word of the Lord
Where did the Lord lift Baasha up from to make him leader of his people Israel?
Where did the Lord lift Baasha up from to make him leader of his people Israel?
The dust
What did Baasha do to provoke God to anger?
What did Baasha do to provoke God to anger?
Caused Israel to sin
The Lord told Baasha He would consume all his family like the house of whom?
The Lord told Baasha He would consume all his family like the house of whom?
Who did Jehu tell, 'Dogs will eat those belonging to you who die in the city, and the birds of the air will feed on those who die in the country'?
Who did Jehu tell, 'Dogs will eat those belonging to you who die in the city, and the birds of the air will feed on those who die in the country'?
What would eat the descendants of Baasha who die in the city and what would eat descendants of Baasha who die in the country?
What would eat the descendants of Baasha who die in the city and what would eat descendants of Baasha who die in the country?
Why did God curse Baasha and his descendants so harshly?
Why did God curse Baasha and his descendants so harshly?
What did Baasha do to the house of Jeroboam that God punished him for?
What did Baasha do to the house of Jeroboam that God punished him for?
Which son of Baasha became King over Israel after him?
Which son of Baasha became King over Israel after him?
Who was Elah's commander of chariots that plotted to kill him?
Who was Elah's commander of chariots that plotted to kill him?
What was Elah doing in Tirzah when Zimri killed him?
What was Elah doing in Tirzah when Zimri killed him?
When did Zimri kill the whole family of Baasha?
When did Zimri kill the whole family of Baasha?
What did Elah do like his father Baasha to provoke God to anger?
What did Elah do like his father Baasha to provoke God to anger?
What did the worthless idol of Baasha and Elah do to God?
What did the worthless idol of Baasha and Elah do to God?
Who besieged Tirzah when Zimri made himself king for 7 days?
Who besieged Tirzah when Zimri made himself king for 7 days?
How did Zimri take his own life when he saw that the city was taken?
How did Zimri take his own life when he saw that the city was taken?
Who did the followers of Omri prevail over?
Who did the followers of Omri prevail over?
What did Omri buy from Shemer for two talents of silver?
What did Omri buy from Shemer for two talents of silver?
What city did Omri build?
What city did Omri build?
How did God say Omri lived and ruled in Israel?
How did God say Omri lived and ruled in Israel?
How much did Omri sin?
How much did Omri sin?
What did Omri cause Israel to commit?
What did Omri cause Israel to commit?
What did the worthless idols of Omri do to God?
What did the worthless idols of Omri do to God?
How long did Ahab, the son of Omri, reign over Israel in Samaria?
How long did Ahab, the son of Omri, reign over Israel in Samaria?
Who considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam, so he married Jezebel, daughter of the King of the Sidonians, and began to serve Baal and worship him?
Who considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam, so he married Jezebel, daughter of the King of the Sidonians, and began to serve Baal and worship him?
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Study Notes
Baasha's Reign in Israel
- The prophet Jehu received the word of the Lord during Baasha's rule.
- Baasha was elevated by God from the dust to lead Israel, highlighting divine selection.
- His actions provoked God by causing Israel to sin, angering the Lord greatly.
- God proclaimed that Baasha's family would be consumed like the house of Jeroboam for these sins.
Consequences of Actions
- Jehu declared that dogs would eat Baasha's descendants in the city, while birds would consume those in the countryside, signifying complete destruction.
- Baasha faced harsh curses from God due to his provocation and destruction of Jeroboam's house.
Transition of Power
- Elah, Baasha's son, succeeded him as King of Israel.
- Zimri, Elah's commander of chariots, plotted his assassination while Elah was intoxicated in Tirzah.
- Zimri swiftly eradicated Baasha's entire family upon ascending to the throne.
Further Developments
- Elah mirrored his father, provoking God to anger by leading Israel into sin.
- Both Baasha and Elah's idol worship intensified God's wrath.
- During Zimri's brief seven-day reign, Omri and his followers besieged Tirzah.
Zimri's Downfall
- Zimri chose to end his own life by burning down the palace as the city fell to Omri.
Omri's Ascendancy
- Omri triumphed over Tibni's followers, consolidating his power.
- He purchased a hill from Shemer for two talents of silver, leading to the establishment of the city of Samaria.
- Omri's reign was marked by evil actions, surpassing all kings of Israel who came before him in sinfulness.
Ahab's Reign
- Ahab, Omri's son, ruled over Israel from Samaria for twenty-two years.
- He trivialized the sins of Jeroboam by marrying Jezebel, the daughter of a Sidonian king, and began worshiping Baal.
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