Baasha (Hebrew "Basha"; "Baal hears") was the third ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel who came to power by murdering the previous king, Nadab, and the entire royal family of Nadab's father Jeroboam.
Baasha (Hebrew "Basha"; "Baal hears") was the third king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Albright has dated his reign to 900-877 BC, while Thiele offers the dates 909-886 BC. Baasha came to power by murdering the previous king, Nadab, and the entire royal family of Nadab's father Jeroboam.