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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, especially with King Asa of Judah.
• Baasha's many sins caused God to eventually remove him from office by his death.

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(See also: Asa, idol)

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 15:16-17
• 2 Kings 09:9-10
• Jeremiah 41:8-9