Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead. ] Which seems to be his only or chief view in slaying him, to get possession of his kingdom.
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He did what the LORD considered evil, living as his father did, leading Israel into the same sins.
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Then Baasha, son of Ahijah from the tribe of Issachar, plotted against Nadab. Baasha assassinated him in the Philistine city of Gibbethon while Nadab and the Israelite forces were attacking it.
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The assassination happened in Asa's third year as king of Judah. Baasha succeeded Nadab as king of Israel.
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As soon as he was king, he killed everyone else in Jeroboam's family. He did not spare a soul, as the LORD had spoken through his servant Ahijah from Shiloh.
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This was because of Jeroboam's sins and the sins which he led Israel to commit. Those sins made the LORD God of Israel furious.