King_Elah
King Elah
Elah was a son of Baasha, who succeeded him as king of Israel. William F. Albright has dated his reign to 877 BCE-876 BCE, while E. R. Thiele offers the dates 886 BCE-885 BCE.
Chapter 16 of 1 Kings relates how Elah was murdered by his chariot commander Zimri, who became his successor.
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