1 Kings 16:3 net — So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat.

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"So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat."

— 1 Kings 16:3, NET Bible

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1 Kings 16 — Context

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The LORD’S message against Baasha came to Jehu son of Hanani:

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“I raised you up from the dust and made you ruler over my people Israel. Yet you followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps and encouraged my people Israel to sin; their sins have made me angry.

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So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat.

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Dogs will eat the members of Baasha’s family who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country.”

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The rest of the events of Baasha’s reign, including his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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Baasha passed away and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah replaced him as king.

1 Kings 16:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 16:3 say?
1 Kings 16:3 in the NET Bible reads: “So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat.”
Where is 1 Kings 16:3 in the Bible?
1 Kings 16:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 3.
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 16:3.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 16:3 in?
1 Kings 16:3 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 16:3?
1 Kings 16:3 reads (NET): “So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat.” 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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