1 Kings 15:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

In the third year of the rule of Asa, king of Judah, Baasha put him to death, and became king in his place.

Free Bible Version

Baasha killed Nadab and took over as king in the third year of the reign of King Asa of Judah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Euen in the third yeere of Asa King of Iudah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

That [DOU] was when Asa had been the king ruling Judah for almost three years. Then Baasha became the king of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed him and reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

yea, Baasha putteth him to death in the third year of Asa king of Judah, and reigneth in his stead.

Context

Nadab Reigns in Israel

²⁷Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city.²⁸In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

Summary

This verse recounts the reign of King Asa of Judah, highlighting his alliance with King Ben-Hadad of Aram to counter the threat of King Baasha of Israel. Despite his initial success in securing the alliance and gaining territory, Asa's reliance on human alliances rather than trusting in God's protection ultimately led to his downfall. The verse serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of seeking security and victory through worldly means instead of seeking God's guidance and relying on His strength. It underscores the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God in all circumstances.

Commentary

1 Kings 15:28

Nadab Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

In the third year of the rule of Asa, king of Judah, Baasha put him to death, and became king in his place.

Free Bible Version

Baasha killed Nadab and took over as king in the third year of the reign of King Asa of Judah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Euen in the third yeere of Asa King of Iudah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

That [DOU] was when Asa had been the king ruling Judah for almost three years. Then Baasha became the king of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed him and reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

yea, Baasha putteth him to death in the third year of Asa king of Judah, and reigneth in his stead.