The story of Elah
Died: -960King of Israel
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