Baasha of Israel
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For the Ammonite king, see Baasha ben Ruhubi. For the film, see Baashha.
Baasha (Hebrew: בַּעְשָׁא, Baʿšāʾ) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Ahijah of the Tribe of Issachar. Baasha's story is told in 1 Kings 15:16–16:7.
Quick Facts King of Northern Israel, Reign ...
Baasha | |
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King of Northern Israel | |
Reign | 909–886 BCE |
Predecessor | Nadab |
Successor | Elah |
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