1 Kings 15:25-27

New English Translation

Nadab’s Reign over Israel

²⁵ In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Jeroboam’s son Nadab became the king of Israel; he ruled Israel for two years. ²⁶ He did evil in the sight of^[a] the Lord. He followed in his father’s footsteps and encouraged Israel to sin.^[b]

²⁷ Baasha son of Ahijah, from the tribe of Issachar, conspired against Nadab^[c] and assassinated him in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory. This happened while Nadab and all the Israelite army were besieging Gibbethon.