Baasha

BAY-uh-shuh

Who is Baasha?

Baasha son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against King Nadab, killed him, and reigned over Israel in Tirzah for twenty-four years (1 Kings 15:27, 1 Kings 15:33). He warred with Asa king of Judah all their days and fortified Ramah to blockade him (1 Kings 15:16, 1 Kings 15:17).

Also pronounced

Bah-ah-SHAH

Found in Scripture

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