1 Kings 16:2

1 Kings 16:1 nasb — Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,

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"Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,"

— 1 Kings 16:1, NASB

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KJV
“Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”
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ASV
“And the word of Jehovah came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying, ”
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WEB
“The word of Yahweh came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”
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NET
“The LORD’S message against Baasha came to Jehu son of Hanani:”
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DRB
“Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu, the son of Hanani, against Baasa, saying:”
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BBE
“And the word of the Lord came to Jehu, son of Hanani, protesting against Baasha and saying,”
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“Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”
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1 Kings 16 — Context

Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,

"Inasmuch as I exalted you from the dust and made you leader over My people Israel, and you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have made My people Israel sin, provoking Me to anger with their sins,

behold, I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

"Anyone of Baasha who dies in the city the dogs will eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will eat."

1 Kings 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 16:1 say?

1 Kings 16:1 in the NASB reads: “Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, 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 (NASB): “Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, 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.

1 Kings 16:1 nasb — Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,

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