Elah - King of Israel

Who was Elah?

Wise king of Israel

King of Israel

Family

Relatives of Elah

The story of Elah

Elah was the king of Israel and the son of Baasha. He ruled for two years, from 896�894 BC. Elah succeeded his father as king and his reign was marked by corruption and misrule. He was assassinated by his own commander, Zimri, who then became king. Elah's reign ended after just two years, and he was remembered as a weak and ineffective ruler.

Name meaning

Oak

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Israel

First mention

Genesis 5:21

Appearances in the Bible

129 mentions

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