16:1-4
Jehu was the son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi. The Lord spoke to him about Baasha. Baasha was king of Israel, but had done evil. God reminds him that it was God who lifted him up to hid high position. We always go wrong if we forget about our utter dependence upon the Lord. Therefore Baasha was about to be wiped out by the Lord. God can raise up and pull down. The worst thing about Baasha was that he caused God’s people to sin (Matt 18:6). We should be people who encourage others to follow the Lord, not to disobey Him. Those belonging to Baasha would not even get a decent burial but would be eaten by dogs, or by birds.
16:5,6
Baasha duly died, but does seem to be buried. He was succeeded by his son Elah as king.
16:7
God spoke to Baasha through the prophet Jehu. Baasha was no better than Jeroboam.
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