The father of Baasha, third king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
About Ahijah (Father of Baasha)
The father of King Baasha of the northern kingdom of Israel (1 Kings 15:27–28, 33; 21:22; 2 Kings 9:9).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Baasha
Key References
Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city.
In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years.
I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’
I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.
All Scripture References (4)
1 Kings (3)
Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city.
In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years.
I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’
2 Kings (1)
I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.