Forasmuch as I exalted thee ... — The prophecy — closely resembling that of Ahijah against Jeroboam — clearly shows that Baasha had a probation, which he neglected; and it seems to be implied in 1 Kings 16:7 that his guilt was enhanced by perseverance in the very sins for which, by his hand, so terrible a vengeance had been inflicted.

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