Educator Guide
Elah Bible Study Guide
Divided Kingdom · 910 BC – 885 BC (25 years)
Son of Baasha; king of Israel for two years, assassinated by Zimri while drinking himself drunk.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Baasha
- Dates
- 910 BC – 885 BC (25 years)
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Teaching prompt
Read about Elah: "Son of Baasha; king of Israel for two years, assassinated by Zimri while drinking himself drunk." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Elah's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Elah's place?
- Which scripture passage about Elah stands out most to you, and why?