Thematic Bible
1 Kings 16:1 (show verse)
Later, a message came from the LORD to Hanani's son Jehu. It was directed to rebuke Baasha, and this is what it said:
Baasha » King of israel
Government » God in » In the appointment of kings
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Jehu » Prophet, son of hanani
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Promotion » Instances of » Baasha, "out of the dust" to the throne
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Government » God in » In the appointment of kings
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Jehu » Prophet, son of hanani
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Promotion » Instances of » Baasha, "out of the dust" to the throne
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
1 Kings 16:2 (show verse)
"I raised you from the dirt to become Commander-in-Chief over my people Israel, but you've been living like Jeroboam, you've been leading my people Israel into sin, and you've been provoking me to anger with their sins.
Baasha » King of israel
Government » God in » In the appointment of kings
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Jews, the » Often displeased God by their sins
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Promotion » Instances of » Baasha, "out of the dust" to the throne
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Sin » The wicked » Tempt others to
Sin » God » Is provoked to anger by
Government » God in » In the appointment of kings
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Jews, the » Often displeased God by their sins
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Promotion » Instances of » Baasha, "out of the dust" to the throne
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Sin » The wicked » Tempt others to
Sin » God » Is provoked to anger by
1 Kings 16:3 (show verse)
So watch out! I'm going to devour Baasha and his household. I'm going to make your household just like the household of Jeroboam, Nebat's son.
1 Kings 16:4 (show verse)
Anyone from Baasha's household who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the sky will eat."
1 Kings 16:5 (show verse)
Now the rest of Baasha's accomplishments, including everything that he undertook, as well as his strengths, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?
1 Kings 16:6 (show verse)
Eventually, Baasha died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah was installed as king in his place.
1 Kings 16:7 (show verse)
In addition, a message from the LORD came through Hanani's son Jehu the prophet against Baasha and his household, not only because of all of the things that Baasha did that the LORD considered to be evil, including provoking the LORD to anger by what he did and by being like the household of Jeroboam, but also because Baasha had destroyed Jeroboam's household.
Baasha » King of israel
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
1 Kings 16:8 (show verse)
During the twenty-sixth year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Baasha's son Elah became king over Israel and reigned at Tirzah for two years.
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 4 elah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 4 elah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 4 elah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 4 elah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
1 Kings 16:9 (show verse)
But his servant Zimri, who commanded half of his chariot forces, conspired against Elah while he was drinking himself drunk in the home of Arza, who managed the household at Tirzah.
Arza » A steward of elah
Chariots » For war » Commanded by captains
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Zimri
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of zimri
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Instances of » Elah
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Zimri
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
King » Baasha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Zimri against elah
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Regicide » Of elah
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Zimri
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Zimri
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Elah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
Chariots » For war » Commanded by captains
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Zimri
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of zimri
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Instances of » Elah
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Zimri
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
King » Baasha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Zimri against elah
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Regicide » Of elah
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Zimri
Servants » Bad--exemplified » Zimri
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Elah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:10 (show verse)
Zimri went inside, attacked him, and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, and then became king in Elah's place.
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Elah
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Zimri against elah
Murder » Exemplified » Zimri
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Regicide » Of elah
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Zimri
Zimri » King of israel
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Zimri against elah
Murder » Exemplified » Zimri
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Regicide » Of elah
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Zimri
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:11 (show verse)
As soon as he had consolidated his reign, he executed the entire household of Baasha. He did not leave a single male alive, including any of Baasha's relatives or friends.
1 Kings 16:12 (show verse)
In doing so, Zimri destroyed the entire household of Baasha, in keeping with the message from the LORD that he had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet
Elah » Son and successor of baasha, king of israel
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Zimri » King of israel
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Extinction of baasha's house
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:13 (show verse)
because of all the sins that Baasha and his son Elah had committed and because of what they did to lead Israel into sin, thus provoking the LORD God of Israel to anger with their idolatry.
1 Kings 16:14 (show verse)
Now the rests of Elah's accomplishments, including everything he undertook, are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?
1 Kings 16:15 (show verse)
Zimri reigned for seven days at Tirzah during the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Asa of Judah. At that time, the army was encamped in a siege against Gibbethon of Philistia.
Gibbethon » Besieged by israel, while in possession of philistines
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 5 zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zimri
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 5 zimri
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Gibbethon
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 5 zimri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zimri
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 5 zimri
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Gibbethon
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:16 (show verse)
The army at the encampment heard this report: "Zimri has conspired against the king and killed him." So the entire army of Israel made Omri, their commander, king over Israel.
Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Captain » Commander-in-chief of an army
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 6 omri
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 6 omri
Omri » King of israel » Was commander of the army of israel, and was proclaimed king by the army upon news of the assassination of king elah
Tents » Were used by » The people of israel in all their wars
Zimri » King of israel
Captain » Commander-in-chief of an army
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 6 omri
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 6 omri
Omri » King of israel » Was commander of the army of israel, and was proclaimed king by the army upon news of the assassination of king elah
Tents » Were used by » The people of israel in all their wars
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:17 (show verse)
Then Omri and the entire army of Israel left from Gibbethon and attacked Tirzah.
Gibbethon » Besieged by israel, while in possession of philistines
Kings » Conspiracies against » Omri against zimri
Omri » King of israel » Defeats his rival, tibni, and establishes himself
Siege » Instances of » Tirzah
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Tirzah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
Kings » Conspiracies against » Omri against zimri
Omri » King of israel » Defeats his rival, tibni, and establishes himself
Siege » Instances of » Tirzah
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Tirzah
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Zimri » King of israel
1 Kings 16:18 (show verse)
When Zimri observed that the city had been captured, he retreated into the king's palace, set fire to the citadel, and died when the palace burned down around him
1 Kings 16:19 (show verse)
because of the sins that he committed by doing what the LORD considered to be evil, living like Jeroboam did, and sinning so as to lead Israel into sin.
1 Kings 16:20 (show verse)
The rest of Zimri's accomplishments, including his conspiracy that he carried out, are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?
1 Kings 16:21 (show verse)
The army of Israel was divided into two parties: half of the army were loyal to Ginath's son Tibni and wanted to make him king, and half were loyal to Omri.
1 Kings 16:22 (show verse)
But the army that was loyal to Omri was victorious over Ginath's son Tibni. Tibni later died and Omri became king.
1 Kings 16:23 (show verse)
During the thirty-first year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Omri became king over Israel. He reigned for twelve years, six of them at Tirzah.
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Built by omri king of israel
Tirzah » A canaanitish city
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Royal residence moved from
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Built by omri king of israel
Tirzah » A canaanitish city
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Becomes the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom (israel)
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Royal residence moved from
1 Kings 16:24 (show verse)
He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver, fortified the hill, and named the city Samaria after Shemer, the former owner of the hill.
Cities » Were called after » The proprietor of the land
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
Samaria » City of
Samaria » City of, built by omri
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Built by omri king of israel
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Called after shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built
Shemer » Owner of the site upon which the city of samaria was built
Silver » Used as money from the earliest age
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Royal residence moved from
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Talent of silver
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
Samaria » City of
Samaria » City of, built by omri
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Built by omri king of israel
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Called after shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built
Shemer » Owner of the site upon which the city of samaria was built
Silver » Used as money from the earliest age
Tirzah » A city » A city of canaan » Royal residence moved from
1 Kings 16:25 (show verse)
Omri practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, doing far more evil than anyone who had reigned before him.
1 Kings 16:26 (show verse)
He lived just like Nebat's son Jeroboam, and by his sin he led Israel into sin, provoking the LORD God of Israel with their idolatry.
Calves of jeroboam » Worship of » Adopted by succeeding kings
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Omri, walking in the ways of jeroboam
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Omri » King of israel » Wicked reign and death of
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Omri, walking in the ways of jeroboam
1 Kings 16:27 (show verse)
Now the rest of Omri's accomplishments, including the power that he demonstrated, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?
1 Kings 16:28 (show verse)
So Omri died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried in Samaria. His son Ahab became king in his place.
1 Kings 16:29 (show verse)
Omri's son Ahab became king over Israel in the thirty-eighth year of King Asa of Judah. He reigned over Israel in Samaria for 22 years.
Ahab » General references to
Ahab » King of israel
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 7 ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 7 ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Omri, walking in the ways of jeroboam
Samaria » City of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Capitol of the kingdom of the ten tribes
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The residence of the kings of israel
Ahab » King of israel
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 7 ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 7 ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Omri, walking in the ways of jeroboam
Samaria » City of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Capitol of the kingdom of the ten tribes
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The residence of the kings of israel
1 Kings 16:30 (show verse)
Omri's son Ahab practiced more of what the LORD considered to be evil than anyone who had lived before him.
1 Kings 16:31 (show verse)
In fact, as if it were nothing for him to live like Nebat's son Jeroboam, Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon. Then he went out to serve Baal and worship him.
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Ahab » King of israel » Marries jezebel
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Ethbaal » King of sidon
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Jezebel » Daughter of ethbaal, a zidonian, and wife of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Ahab marries a woman of
The Sidonians » Ahab intermarried with
Sin » Progressive
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Ahab » King of israel » Marries jezebel
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Ethbaal » King of sidon
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Jezebel » Daughter of ethbaal, a zidonian, and wife of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Ahab marries a woman of
The Sidonians » Ahab intermarried with
Sin » Progressive
Women » Jezebel » General references to
1 Kings 16:32 (show verse)
He built an altar for Baal in a temple for Baal that he constructed in Samaria.
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Altar » Used in idolatrous worship
Altars » Idolatrous altars
Altars » Idolaters planted groves near
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Idolatry of
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous altars
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Altar » Used in idolatrous worship
Altars » Idolatrous altars
Altars » Idolaters planted groves near
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Idolatry of
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous altars
1 Kings 16:33 (show verse)
Ahab also erected an Asherah, doing more to provoke the LORD God of Israel than all of the kings of Israel who had reigned before him.
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Altars » Idolaters planted groves near
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Groves » For idol worship planted » By ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Altars » Idolaters planted groves near
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under ahab
Groves » For idol worship planted » By ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
1 Kings 16:34 (show verse)
It was during Ahab's reign that Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. He laid its foundations just as his firstborn son Abiram was dying, and he erected its gates while his youngest son Segub was dying, thus fulfilling the message that the LORD delivered through Nun's son Joshua.
Abiram » Son of hiel
Foundation » Laid for » Cities
Hiel » Rebuilder of jericho
Jericho » A city » Rebuilt » By hiel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Concerning the rebuilding of jericho
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Segub » Son of hiel, the rebuilder of jericho
Foundation » Laid for » Cities
Hiel » Rebuilder of jericho
Jericho » A city » Rebuilt » By hiel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Concerning the rebuilding of jericho
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Segub » Son of hiel, the rebuilder of jericho