Elah

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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.

Preceded by Baasha

King of Israel Albright: 877 BC – 876 BC Thiele: 886 BC – 885 BC Galil: 885 BC – 884 BC

Succeeded by Zimri