1-Kings - 16:6



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

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Explanation and meaning of 1-Kings 16:6.

Differing Translations

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So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
So Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Thersa: and Ela his son reigned in his stead.
And Baasha lieth with his fathers, and is buried in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigneth in his stead.
And Baasha went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth at Tirzah; and Elah his son became king in his place.
And Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

So Baasha slept with his fathers,.... Or died, not a violent, but natural, death:
and was buried in Tirzah; where was the royal palace of the kings of Israel:
and Elah his son reigned in his stead; yet but a short time.

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