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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 16:1-14

Here is, I. The ruin of the family of Baasha foretold. He was a man likely enough to have raised and established his family?active, politic, and daring; but he was an idolater, and this brought destruction upon his family. 1. God sent him warning of it before. (1.) That, if he were thereby wrought upon to repent and reform, the ruin might be prevented; for God threatens, that he may not strike, as one that desires not the death of sinners. (2.) That, if not, it might appear that the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:12

Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke against Baasha by Jehu the prophet. That not only his posterity, but all any way related to him, should be cut off; yea, it seems to have been carried further, even to all that were in any connection with him in point of friendship, see 1 Kings 16:3 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:8-14

The House of Baasha. The character of Baasha is drawn in the paragraphs immediately preceding, which also contain an account of his end, which was better than he deserved, and suggests the reality of a future retribution. His family so fully followed in his steps that we have no mention of an Abijah amongst them, "in whom was found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel" (see 1 Kings 14:18 ). The judgment of God upon this wicked house is written in the words before us. We have to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:8-20

A Divine judgment and its instrument. I. THE JUDGMENT . 1 . It was delayed in God's long suffering . Baasha had reigned nearly twenty-four years; Elah nearly two. The Lord is swift to bless but slow to strike. He has no delight in a sinner's death. Do we remember that God's long suffering today is not forgetfulness or indifference, but the restraining of infinite love? 2 . It came upon him in his sin . The army was in the field, but he was not there. He was deaf to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:12

Thus did Zimri destroy an the house of Baasha, according to the word of the Lord which he spake against Baasha, by [Heb. in the hand of ] Jehu the prophet [Verses 1, 7; cf. 1 Kings 15:29 . The analogy is now complete], read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 16:11-13

1 Kings 16:11-13. He slew all the house of Baasha, &c. He not only destroyed all that were descended from Baasha, as Baasha had destroyed the families of Jeroboam, but he extended the destruction, and increased it, as Abarbinel speaks, for he killed all that were of kin to Baasha, with all his friends, which Baasha did not when he seized the kingdom from Jeroboam. According to the word of the Lord Thus fulfilling the divine threatening, but undesignedly by him, and merely for his own... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:1-20

After Jeroboam (15:25-16:20)As predicted by Ahijah, Jeroboam’s dynasty soon came to an end. His son Nadab was murdered by Baasha, one of his army generals, who then declared himself king. Baasha quickly removed all possible rivals by destroying Jeroboam’s entire family (25-34; cf. 14:11-14). However, Baasha was no better than Jeroboam. Because he followed Jeroboam’s policies, he would suffer Jeroboam’s fate (16:1-4). Just as Baasha brought Jeroboam’s dynasty to an end by murdering Jeroboam’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 16:12

against. Some codices read "unto". Others read "concerning". read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 16:1-28

A. The First Period of Antagonism 12:1-16:28After the division of the kingdom, their respective kings were hostile to one another for 57 years. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 16:8-14

8. Elah’s evil reign in Israel 16:8-14The dynasties that Jeroboam and Baasha established were alike in several respects. Both were only two generations long. The first king in each dynasty reigned for a fairly long time: Jeroboam 22 years and Baasha 24. Assassins who were apparently confidants the kings trusted terminated both dynasties. Each assassin not only killed the king but also all his male descendants, as was customary. Perhaps the most significant difference is that Baasha, the first... read more

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