New International Version As for the other events of Elah’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? New Living Translation The rest of the events in Elah’s reign and everything he did are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel. English Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Standard Bible As for the rest of the acts of Elah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel? King James Bible Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? New King James Version Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? New American Standard Bible Now as for the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? NASB 1995 Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? NASB 1977 Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Legacy Standard Bible Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Amplified Bible Now as for the rest of the acts of Elah and everything that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Annotated Bible As for the rest of the acts of Elah (An oak), along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel (he wrestles with God)? Christian Standard Bible The rest of the events of Elah’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings. Holman Christian Standard Bible The rest of the events of Elah’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings. American Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Contemporary English Version Everything else Elah did while he was king is written in The History of the Kings of Israel. English Revised Version Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? GOD'S WORD® Translation Isn't everything else about Elah-everything he did-written in the official records of the kings of Israel? Good News Translation Everything else that Elah did is recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel. International Standard Version Now the rests of Elah's accomplishments, including everything he undertook, are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not? NET Bible The rest of the events of Elah's reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel. New Heart English Bible Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Webster's Bible Translation Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs for the rest of the acts of Elah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? World English Bible Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the rest of the matters of Elah and all that he did, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel? Young's Literal Translation And the rest of the matters of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel? Smith's Literal Translation And the rest of the words of Elah and what he did, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Israel? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the rest of the acts of Ela, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? Catholic Public Domain Version But the rest of the words of Elah, and all that he did, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? New American Bible The rest of the acts of Elah, with all that he did, are recorded in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel. New Revised Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rest of the accounts of Elah and everything that he did, behold they are written in the book of Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Brenton Septuagint Translation And the rest of the deeds of Ela which he did, behold, are not these written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Elah Reigns in Israel…13This happened because of all the sins Baasha and his son Elah had committed and had caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols. 14As for the rest of the acts of Elah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Cross References As for the rest of the acts of Elah, 1 Kings 15:31 As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Kings 10:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 1 Kings 15:7 As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam. along with all his accomplishments, 1 Kings 15:23 Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet. 2 Kings 14:28 As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, along with all his accomplishments and might, and how he waged war and recovered both Damascus and Hamath for Israel from Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Kings 15:6 As for the rest of the acts of Azariah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Kings 15:11 As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 2 Kings 1:18 As for the rest of the acts of Ahaziah, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Kings 13:8 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 1 Kings 15:29 As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite, 1 Kings 15:25-28 In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. / Then 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. … 1 Kings 14:10-11 Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! / Anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.’ For the LORD has spoken. 1 Kings 21:21-22 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ 2 Kings 9:7-9 And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. / The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel. / I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah. 2 Kings 10:10-11 Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.” / So Jehu killed everyone in Jezreel who remained of the house of Ahab, as well as all his great men and close friends and priests, leaving him without a single survivor. 2 Kings 15:12 So the word of the LORD spoken to Jehu was fulfilled: “Four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” Treasury of Scripture Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? they not written 1 Kings 16:5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Jump to Previous Acts Annals Book Chronicles Elah Events History Israel Kings Matters Recorded Reign Rest WrittenJump to Next Acts Annals Book Chronicles Elah Events History Israel Kings Matters Recorded Reign Rest Written1 Kings 16 1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha5. Elah succeeds him 8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him 11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy 15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself 21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni 23. Omri builds Samaria 25. His wicked reign 27. Ahab succeeds him 29. Ahab's most wicked reign 34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho As for the rest of the acts of Elah, Elah, Baasha’s son and successor, ruled Israel for only two years. He continued the sinful course established by his father, while his brief reign ended in disorder when Zimri assassinated him. 1Ki 15:31 As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his… along with all his accomplishments, Other events from Elah’s reign were known but are not recorded in Kings. Whatever he achieved was eclipsed by the corruption and instability that brought his dynasty to an end. 1Ki 15:23 Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might… are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? The royal chronicles preserved fuller records of Israel’s kings and their reigns. Though these records are no longer extant, their citation shows that the account in Kings draws from genuine historical sources while recording what God chose to preserve. 2Ki 15:11 As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah, they are indeed… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElahThe son of Baasha, Elah was the king of Israel who reigned for two years. His reign was marked by idolatry and moral decline, leading to his assassination by Zimri, one of his officials. 2. Zimri An official in Elah's army who conspired against him and killed him while he was drunk. Zimri's coup was short-lived, as he reigned for only seven days before being overthrown. 3. Israel The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often characterized by political instability and idolatry during this period. 4. The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel A historical record mentioned frequently in the books of Kings, which documented the reigns and acts of the kings of Israel. Teaching Points The Consequences of Idolatry and SinElah's reign serves as a reminder of the destructive power of idolatry and sin. His failure to follow God's commandments led to his downfall and serves as a warning to remain faithful to God. The Importance of Godly Leadership Elah's short and tumultuous reign underscores the need for leaders who are committed to righteousness and justice. Godly leadership can bring stability and blessing, while ungodly leadership leads to chaos and judgment. The Certainty of God's Judgment The fulfillment of the prophecy against Baasha's house, including Elah, demonstrates that God's judgment is sure and inevitable. It encourages believers to live in obedience to God's Word. The Role of Divine Providence Despite the apparent chaos and human schemes, God's providence is at work, fulfilling His purposes. This encourages trust in God's sovereignty even in difficult times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 16:14?2. How does 1 Kings 16:14 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What lessons can we learn from Baasha's actions in 1 Kings 16:14? 4. How does 1 Kings 16:14 connect with God's justice throughout Scripture? 5. How can we apply the warnings in 1 Kings 16:14 to our lives? 6. What does 1 Kings 16:14 teach about the importance of following God's commands? 7. What does 1 Kings 16:14 reveal about God's judgment on sinful leadership? 8. How does 1 Kings 16:14 reflect the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 16:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16? Verse 14. - Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? 1 Kings 16:14 is more than a routine footnote; it contrasts human archives with God’s selective, Spirit-inspired record. Elah’s forgotten achievements may have impressed his contemporaries, yet Scripture preserves only what reveals the moral and spiritual state of the king and the nation. The verse quietly urges us to measure a life not by its earthly accomplishments but by its fidelity to the LORD, whose evaluation—unlike court chronicles—endures forever. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for the restוְיֶ֛תֶר (wə·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the acts דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Elah, אֵלָ֖ה (’ê·lāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 425: Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name along with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his accomplishments, אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [are] they הֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They not הֲלֽוֹא־ (hă·lō·w-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no written כְּתוּבִ֗ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Book סֵ֛פֶר (sê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book of the Chronicles דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the Kings לְמַלְכֵ֥י (lə·mal·ḵê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel? יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Additonal Resources 1 Kings 16:14 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 16:14 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 16:14 Bible.com 1 Kings 16:14 NIV |
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