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1 Kings 16:2

1 Kings 16:1 bbe — And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,

Bible in Basic English

"And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,"

— 1 Kings 16:1, Bible in Basic English

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1 Kings 16 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,

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Because I took you up out of the dust, and made you ruler over my people Israel; and you have gone in the ways of Jeroboam, and made my people Israel do evil, moving me to wrath by their sins;

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Truly, I will see that Baasha and all his family are completely brushed away; I will make your family like the family of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat.

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Anyone of the family of Baasha who comes to death in the town, will become food for the dogs; and he to whom death comes in the open country, will be food for the birds of the air.

1 Kings 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 16:1 say?
1 Kings 16:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,”
Where is 1 Kings 16:1 in the Bible?
1 Kings 16:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 16:1.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 16:1 in?
1 Kings 16:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 16:1?
1 Kings 16:1 reads (BBE): “And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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