28 May 2014
King Nadab
How He Became King: After his father Jeroboam died
When He Began Reigning: Uncertain
Reign Length: 2 years
Ruled Over: Israel
Type of King: Evil
Prophet: Uncertain
Death: Assassinated by Baasha
Burial: Not buried in a grave
Nadab began reigning after his father Jeroboam died. He reigned over Israel for two years, and did evil:
I Kings 15:25: “And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
26 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.”
His reign was very short-lived. While Nadab was waging war against the Philistines, Baasha conspired against him and murdered him:
I Kings 15:27: “And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
28 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.”
After Nadab was assassinated, Baasha reigned in his stead.