1 Kings 16:7
And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Original Language Analysis
וְגַ֡ם
H1571
וְגַ֡ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 30
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
יָדָ֔יו
And also by the hand
H3027
יָדָ֔יו
And also by the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
2 of 30
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
בֶן
the son
H1121
בֶן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 30
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
דְּבַר
came the word
H1697
דְּבַר
came the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
7 of 30
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 30
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הָיָה֩
H1961
הָיָה֩
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
9 of 30
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כְּבֵ֣ית
and against his house
H1004
כְּבֵ֣ית
and against his house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 30
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְעַ֥ל
H5921
וְעַ֥ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
14 of 30
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
15 of 30
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽרָעָ֣ה׀
even for all the evil
H7451
הָֽרָעָ֣ה׀
even for all the evil
Strong's:
H7451
Word #:
16 of 30
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
17 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֣ה׀
that he did
H6213
עָשָׂ֣ה׀
that he did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
18 of 30
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
in the sight
H5869
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
in the sight
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
19 of 30
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
20 of 30
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לְהַכְעִיסוֹ֙
in provoking him to anger
H3707
לְהַכְעִיסוֹ֙
in provoking him to anger
Strong's:
H3707
Word #:
21 of 30
to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
בְּמַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
with the work
H4639
בְּמַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
with the work
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
22 of 30
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
יָדָ֔יו
And also by the hand
H3027
יָדָ֔יו
And also by the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
23 of 30
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
לִֽהְי֖וֹת
H1961
לִֽהְי֖וֹת
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
24 of 30
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כְּבֵ֣ית
and against his house
H1004
כְּבֵ֣ית
and against his house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
25 of 30
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְעַ֥ל
H5921
וְעַ֥ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
27 of 30
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
28 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Isaiah 2:8Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made:Psalms 115:4Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.1 Kings 14:14Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even now.Hosea 1:4And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.
Historical Context
First Kings was written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), reflecting on the monarchy period (10th-9th centuries BCE) to explain why the kingdoms fell. This period (c. 930-850 BCE) saw rapid succession and instability, especially in the northern kingdom.
Ancient Near Eastern kingship ideology viewed kings as divine representatives responsible for maintaining cosmic order through right worship. Archaeological discoveries from sites like Megiddo, Hazor, and Samaria confirm the historical reliability of 1 Kings' descriptions of building projects and administrative structures.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage illustrate the importance of complete obedience to God's word without compromise?
- What does Elijah's ministry reveal about God's character and His commitment to His covenant people?
- How does this verse point toward or prepare for the coming of Christ and His eternal kingdom?
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Analysis & Commentary
And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
This verse contributes to the broader narrative of kings of israel: elah, zimri, omri, ahab, within the book's focus on spiritual decline of both kingdoms under various rulers. The temple represents God's dwelling among His people and foreshadows Christ as Immanuel ('God with us'). The prophetic office represents God's faithful witness even in apostasy, calling His people back to covenant faithfulness.
The Hebrew text reveals nuances important for understanding this passage's contribution to 1 Kings' theological message about kingship, covenant, and faithfulness to Yahweh. This verse demonstrates the consequences when God's people—especially their leaders—either follow or forsake the covenant established at Sinai.