1 Kings 16:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:6 — KJV
“So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.”
— 1 Kings 16:6 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 16:6
“And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Ahaziah: also called, Azariah, and Jehoahaz”
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“And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.”
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“And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead. Joash: also called, Jehoash”
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“And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.”
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“So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.”
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