Person
Elah of Israel
4th king of Israel
Elah, a son of Baasha, succeeds him as the 4th king of Israel.
William F. Albright has dated his reign to 877 BC - 876 BCE, while E. R. Thiele offers the dates 886 BC - 885 BCE.
Chapter 16 of 1 Kings relates how Elah and all his family members were murdered by his chariot commander Zimri, who became his successor.