In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
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Glossary
- Baasha Tribe
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Bravery, the third king of the separate kingdom of Israel, and founder of its second dynasty (1 Kings 15; 16; 2 Chr. 16:1-6 ). He was the son of Ahijah of the tribe of Issachar.
- Tirzah Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell el Farah.
- Asa Person
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Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.