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1 Kings 16:8

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In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, [and reigned] two years.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Places in this passage

1 Kings 16:8 mentions Bethel, Gibbethon, Jericho, Samaria and Tirzah.

Bethel · Deror_avi
Gibbethon · Avi1111
Jericho · Abraham
Samaria · Ovedc

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