King Elah
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| Gender | Male |
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| Died | Tirzah |
| Reign | 886 BCE - 885 BCE |
| Successor | Zimri |
| Parents | Baasha of Israel |
| Predecessor | Baasha of Israel |
| Grandparents | Ahijah the Shilonite |
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| ID | 1110301 |
King Elah Life story
Elah was the fourth king of Israel, the son and successor of Baasha. William F. Albright has dated his reign to 877 BC - 876 BC, while E. R. Thiele offers the dates 886 BC - 885 BC. Chapter 16 of 1 Kings relates how Elah and all his family members were murdered by his chariot commander Zimri, who became his successor.
