Baasha

Facts

Baasha was one of Israel's evil kings, who influenced the Israelites to worship idols.

Baasha was the third king of Israel and reigned for twenty-four years, during the time when Asa was king of Judah.
He was a military commander who became king by killing the previous king, Nadab.
During Baasha's reign there were many wars between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Baasha's many sins caused God to eventually remove him from office by his death.