Ahijah
Ahijah was the father of Baasha, who became king of Israel and ruled for 24 years.
MaleIsraelDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 15:27; only referred to as Ahijah (אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ); father of Baasha.
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Alternative names
- אֲחִיָּ֫הוּAhijah
Mentions
- Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city.
- In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years.
- I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’
- I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.