1 Kings 16:1

1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 16

“Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”1 Kings 16:1

What Does 1 Kings 16:1 Mean?

1 Kings 16:1 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to 1 Kings 16:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Chronicles 16:7“And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.”2 Chronicles 19:2“And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.”2 Chronicles 20:34“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.”1 Kings 16:7“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 being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.”Jeremiah 32:18“Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,”1 Kings 16:12“Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,”1 Kings 15:33“In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.”

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