Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Dogs will eat those belonging to Baasha who die in the city, and birds will feed on those who die in the country.” New Living Translation The members of Baasha’s family who die in the city will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the field will be eaten by vultures.” English Standard Version Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city the dogs shall eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the heavens shall eat.” Berean Standard Bible Anyone belonging to Baasha 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.” King James Bible Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat. New King James Version The dogs shall eat whoever belongs to Baasha and dies in the city, and the birds of the air shall eat whoever dies in the fields.” New American Standard Bible Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city, the dogs will eat; and anyone belonging to him who dies in the field, the birds of the sky will eat.” NASB 1995 “Anyone of Baasha who dies in the city the dogs will eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will eat.” NASB 1977 “Anyone of Baasha who dies in the city the dogs shall eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will eat.” Legacy Standard Bible Anyone of Baasha who dies in the city the dogs will eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the sky will eat.” Amplified Bible The dogs will eat anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat anyone belonging to him who dies in the field.” Christian Standard Bible Anyone who belongs to Baasha and dies in the city, the dogs will eat, and anyone who is his and dies in the field, the birds will eat.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone who belongs to Baasha and dies in the city, the dogs will eat, and anyone who is his and dies in the field, the birds of the sky will eat.” American Standard Version Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the field shall the birds of the heavens eat. Contemporary English Version Dogs will eat the bodies of your relatives who die in town, and vultures will eat the bodies of those who die in the country. English Revised Version Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the field shall the fowls of the air eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation Dogs will eat anyone from Baasha's [family] who dies in the city. Birds will eat anyone from his [family] who dies in the country." Good News Translation Any members of your family who die in the city will be eaten by dogs, and any who die in the open country will be eaten by vultures." International Standard Version Anyone from Baasha's household who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the sky will eat." NET Bible Dogs will eat the members of Baasha's family who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country." New Heart English Bible The dogs will eat Baasha's descendants who die in the city; and he who dies of his in the field the birds of the sky will eat." Webster's Bible Translation Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnyone belonging to Baasha 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.” World English Bible The dogs will eat Baasha’s descendants who die in the city; and he who dies of his in the field, the birds of the sky will eat.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe dogs eat him who dies of Baasha in a city, and [the] bird of the heavens eats him who dies of his in a field.” Young's Literal Translation him who dieth of Baasha in a city do the dogs eat, and him who dieth of his in a field do fowl of the heavens eat.' Smith's Literal Translation Him dying to Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him dying to him in the field, shall the birds of the heavens eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHim that dieth of Baasa in the city, the dogs shall eat: and him that dieth of his in the country, the fowls of the air shall devour. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever will have died of Baasha in the city, the dogs will consume him. And whoever will have died of him in the countryside, the birds of the air will consume him.” New American Bible One of Baasha’s line who dies in the city, dogs will devour; One who dies in the field, the birds of the sky will devour. New Revised Standard Version Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city the dogs shall eat; and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the air shall eat.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHim that dies of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dies in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Whoever will die of Baasha in the city, dogs will eat, and whoever belonging to him will die in the wilderness, the bird of the sky will eat.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Him that dieth of Baasa in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Him the dies of Baasa in the city the dogs shall devour, and him that dies of his in the field the birds of the sky shall devour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehu's Prophecy Against Baasha…3So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: 4Anyone belonging to Baasha 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.” 5As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:26 Your corpses will be food for all the birds of the air and beasts of the earth, with no one to scare them away. Jeremiah 15:3 I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. 1 Kings 14:11 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 21:24 Anyone belonging to Ahab 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.” 2 Kings 9:36-37 So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. / And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’” Jeremiah 7:33 The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away. Jeremiah 16:4 “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” Jeremiah 34:20 I will deliver into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. Psalm 79:2-3 They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. / They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. Ezekiel 29:5 I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Luke 17:37 “Where, Lord?” they asked. Jesus answered, “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.” Isaiah 18:6 They will all be left to the mountain birds of prey, and to the beasts of the land. The birds will feed on them in summer, and all the wild animals in winter. Ezekiel 39:17-20 And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... Treasury of Scripture Him that dies of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dies of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat. shall the dogs eat 1 Kings 14:11 Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken it. Jump to Previous Air Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Belonging Birds City Country Death Die Dies Dieth Dogs Eat Family Feed Field Fields Food Fowls Heavens SkyJump to Next Air Baasa Baasha Ba'asha Belonging Birds City Country Death Die Dies Dieth Dogs Eat Family Feed Field Fields Food Fowls Heavens Sky1 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 Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city This phrase indicates a divine judgment pronounced against the house of Baasha, the king of Israel. Baasha's reign was marked by idolatry and sin, similar to the kings before him. The city, in ancient Israelite context, was a place of supposed safety and civilization. However, the prophecy reveals that even within the city walls, there will be no refuge from God's judgment. This reflects the broader biblical theme that no earthly power or location can shield one from divine retribution (see Amos 5:19). will be eaten by dogs and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air. Persons / Places / Events 1. BaashaBaasha was the king of Israel who reigned after overthrowing Nadab, the son of Jeroboam. His reign was marked by evil in the sight of the Lord, as he continued in the sinful ways of Jeroboam. 2. Israel The northern kingdom of the divided Israelite monarchy. During Baasha's reign, Israel was characterized by idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. Prophecy of Jehu This verse is part of a prophecy delivered by Jehu, the son of Hanani, against Baasha. It foretells the disgraceful end of Baasha's lineage due to his sins. Teaching Points Divine Judgment on SinGod's judgment is inevitable for those who persist in sin and lead others astray. Baasha's fate serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's commands. The Consequences of Leadership Leaders bear a significant responsibility for their influence. Baasha's actions led to severe consequences for his entire household, reminding us of the impact of leadership on others. The Certainty of God's Word The fulfillment of prophecies, such as Jehu's against Baasha, underscores the reliability and certainty of God's Word. Believers can trust in the promises and warnings found in Scripture. The Importance of Repentance While judgment is pronounced, the opportunity for repentance is always present. Baasha's account encourages us to seek God's mercy and turn from our sinful ways. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier? In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13? 2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction?Verse 4. - Him that dieth of [Heb. to; see note on 1 Kings 14:11] Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat. [It may be these words, like those of the next two verses, were almost a formula, but if so, it is noticeable that precisely the same formula was used of Jeroboam a few years before, and Baasha knew well how it had been accomplished. "All the prophets in succession have the same message from God for the same sins" (Wordsworth).] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Anyone belonging to Baashaלְבַעְשָׁא֙ (lə·ḇa‘·šā) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1201: Baasha -- a king of Israel who dies הַמֵּ֤ת (ham·mêṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in the city בָּעִ֔יר (bā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement will be eaten יֹֽאכְל֖וּ (yō·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat by dogs, הַכְּלָבִ֑ים (hak·kə·lā·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3611: A dog, a male prostitute and anyone who dies וְהַמֵּ֥ת (wə·ham·mêṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in the field בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land will be eaten יֹאכְל֖וּ (yō·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat by the birds ע֥וֹף (‘ō·wp̄) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5775: Flying creatures of the air.” הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Links 1 Kings 16:4 NIV1 Kings 16:4 NLT 1 Kings 16:4 ESV 1 Kings 16:4 NASB 1 Kings 16:4 KJV 1 Kings 16:4 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:4 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:4 French Bible 1 Kings 16:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:4 Him who dies of Baasha (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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