1. The reign of Elah:
- The years of reign of Elah: Elah, the son of Basha, ruled over Israel in Tirzah for two years. He became king in the twenty sixth year of reign of Asa, king of Judah.
2. The death of Elah, and the purge of the entire family of Basha by Zimri:
- Due to the prophecy of Yehu, the son of Chanani the prophet, the following occurred to the family of Basha, due to his own sins, and the sins he caused the Jewish people to sin.
- His assassination by Zimri: Ela’s servant Zimri, who was one of the two captains who oversaw the chariots, conspired against Ela to kill him. While Ela was in Tirzah drinking himself drunk, Zimri came and killed him. Ela was drinking in the house of Arza who was [appointed] over the household in Tirzah, and there he was killed.
- Elah was killed in the twenty seventh year of reign of Asa the king of Judah.
- Zimri becomes king: Zimri reigned in his stead.
- Zimri purges the royal family of Basha: When Zimir became king he annihilated the entire house of Basha, as Yehu had prophesied in the name of Hashem that would occur. There were no male survivors of his family, and nor did any of his friends or relatives survive. This was done as punishment for all the sins of Basha and the sins of Elah his son who sinned and caused Israel to sin and to anger G-d of Israel with idolatry.
3. The legacy of Elah:
- The remaining events of Elah and all that he accomplished are written in the book of Chronicles of the kings of Israel.
Related Articles
Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 48: The Final Division of the Land and the City of Hashem
Post Views: 36 Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 48: The Final Division of the Land and the City of Hashem The Tribal Portions from North to South (Verses 1–7, 23–28) The land of Israel is divided into parallel horizontal bands, each stretching from the eastern border to the Great Sea
Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 47: The River from the Temple and the Final Inheritance of the Land
Post Views: 31 Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 47: The River from the Temple and the Final Inheritance of the Land The River Flowing from the Temple (Verses 1–6) Yechezkel is brought back to the entrance of the Temple, where he sees water emerging from beneath the threshold, flowing eastward.
Daily Tanach – ✨ Outline of the Purim Story from Megillas Esther ✨
Post Views: 34 Daily Tanach – ✨ Outline of the Purim Story from Megillas Esther ✨ 👑 1. Achashveirosh’s Reign Achashveirosh ruled over 127 provinces 🌍, from Hodu to Kush. His royal capital and throne were located in Shushan 🏰. 🍷 2. The Royal Feasts In the third year of
Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 46: Sacred Times, the Prince’s Conduct, and Temple Order
Post Views: 45 Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 46: Sacred Times, the Prince’s Conduct, and Temple Order The Inner Eastern Gate and Sacred Times (Verses 1–3) The inner eastern gate of the Temple follows a fixed rhythm: It remains closed on the six weekdays It is opened on Shabbat and
Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 45: The Holy Portion of the Land and the Duties of the Prince
Post Views: 43 Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 45: The Holy Portion of the Land and the Duties of the Prince The Sacred Allocation of the Land (Verses 1–6) When the land of Israel is divided among the tribes, a central holy portion must first be set aside for Hashem.
Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 44: The Closed Eastern Gate and the Laws of the Priesthood
Post Views: 66 Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 44: The Closed Eastern Gate and the Laws of the Priesthood The Closed Eastern Gate (Verses 1–3) Yechezkel is brought back to the outer eastern gate of the Sanctuary, and he sees that it is sealed shut. Hashem declares that this gate
Leave A Comment?
You must be logged in to post a comment.