1 Kings 16:6

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Kings 16:1-34

4. Kings of Israel CHAPTERS 15:25-16 1. Nadab, King of Israel (1 Kings 15:25-32 ) 2. Baasha, King of Israel (1 Kings 15:34 ; 1 Kings 16:1-7 ) 3. Elah, King of Israel (1 Kings 16:8-14 ) 4. Zimri, King of Israel (1 Kings 16:15-20 ) 5. Divisions (1 Kings 16:21-22 ) 6. Omri, King of Israel (1 Kings 16:23-28 ) 7. Ahab (1 Kings 16:29-34 ) Six kings of Israel are now mentioned. Asa saw them all ascending the throne of Israel. The first mentioned is Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, who... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 16:1-34

The Lord had another servant to bring a solemn message to Baasha. Jehu, the son of Hanani, was the messenger at this time (v.1). Though the history records that Baasha had murdered his master to take his place as king, yet God tells Baasha that He (God) had lifted him out of the dust to make him ruler over Israel. We may be sure Baasha had not considered God at all in his taking the kingdom, but now he is faced with the fact that God required something of him because God had given him the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:1-34

ASA TO AHAB ABIJAM’S BRIEF REIGN IN JUDAH (1 Kings 15:1-8 ) This commentary will permit but the briefest treatment of the less important reigns of Judah and Israel, that more attention may be given to the others. “Abijam” is called “Abijah” in 2 Chronicles 12:16 . Verse 5, referring to David, is to be taken in the comparative sense spoken of in the lesson preceding. Verse 6 is a mistake, as some copies of the text read “Abijam” for “Rehoboam.’ Since Abijam began to reign in the eighteenth... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Kings 16:1-34

Elah, Zimri, and Arza 1Ki 16:16 There was once a king in Israel called Elah. He reigned over Israel in Tirzah two years. He had a servant called Zimri who was a captain of his chariots. Zimri was a born traitor. Treachery was in his very blood. In the case of Elah, Zimri had a marked advantage; for Elah was a drunken fool; he was in the habit of visiting the house of another of his servants, a steward called Arza, and there he had what drink he asked for; and he asked for a good deal, so much... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Kings 16:5-7

(5) Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? (6) So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead. (7) And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 16:1-14

1-14 This chapter relates wholly to the kingdom of Israel, and the revolutions of that kingdom. God calls Israel his people still, though wretchedly corrupted. Jehu foretells the same destruction to come upon Baasha's family, which that king had been employed to bring upon the family of Jeroboam. Those who resemble others in their sins, may expect to resemble them in the plagues they suffer, especially those who seem zealous against such sins in others as they allow in themselves. Baasha... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Kings 16:1-14

The Rule of Baasha and Elah in Israel v. 1. Then, when it was evident that Baasha was guilty of the same wickedness as Jeroboam, the word of the Lord came to Jehu, the son of Hanani, against Baasha, saying, v. 2. Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, from a very low position among the people to that of commander in the army and finally to that of king, and made thee prince over My people Israel, for be could not have carried out his ambitious plans if they had been contrary to the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Kings 16:1-7

FOURTH SECTIONthe kingdom of israel under nadab and his successors until ahab1 Kings 15:25 to 1 Kings 16:28A.—The reign of Nadab and Baasha1 Kings 15:25 to 1 Kings 16:725And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years. 26And he did evil in the sight of the Lord [Jehovah], and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin 27[sins13] wherewith he made Israel to sin. And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Kings 16:1-14

Executioners of Evil-Doers 1 Kings 16:1-14 A noble figure crosses the canvas for a moment. It is Jehu, the son of Hanani, shining like a star in the night. No age has been without its prophets; no life, however abandoned, has been without some remonstrating voice; no soul goes over the cataract without a warning cry. And these messages, answering to the voice of conscience within, reveal the pitying love of the Father, not willing that any should perish, Ezekiel 18:23 . Hanani, Jehu’s... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 16:1-34

Here we have the account of how Jehu was called on to exercise judgment against Baasha. This being accomplished, Elah succeeded Baasha on the throne of Israel. He was so corrupt as to be found "drinking himself drunk," and was slain by Zimri, who thus came to the throne. He carried out the judgment of God on the house of Baasha, and after four years of civil war died by his own hand. All this is indeed appalling. The throne of the chosen people was occupied by men of depraved character who... read more

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