In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and reigned twenty-four years — Baasha's twenty-four-year reign represents significant northern stability, despite its violent origins. The synchronism places his accession in Asa's third year. Tirzah serves as his capital, demonstrating the establishment of a new northern dynasty.

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