Divided Monarchy · Israel kingdom · King
Elah
Biography
Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel in the 26th year of Asa king of Judah and reigned 2 years in Tirzah . While Elah was drinking in the house of Arza, Zimri, commander of half his chariots, conspired against him and killed him .
Zimri took the throne and struck down all the house of Baasha, leaving no male relative or friend, in keeping with the word Yahweh had spoken against Baasha by Jehu the prophet .
In Scripture
Place in the Line
The family line reaches Ahijah; it does not yet reach Adam.