Bible Strands
1 Kings 15:28
In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the political transition in the northern kingdom during the third year of King Asa’s reign over Judah, noting Baasha’s assassination of Nadab and subsequent assumption of the throne.
The words — The Hebrew וַיְמִתֵהוּ (va/y.mi.Te./hu) literally means "and he killed him," while וַיִּמְלֹךְ (va/i.yim.Lokh) means "and he became king," marking the violent shift of power.
The thread — The text records Baasha’s assassination of Nadab and seizure of the throne. This event fulfills the earlier prophecy against Jeroboam’s house and aligns with the principle that judgment belongs to the Lord (Deuteronomy 32:35).
Why it lands — The passage demands recognition that political upheaval and royal succession operate under divine oversight, requiring readers to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over human power structures without romanticizing the violence.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”