1Ki 16:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Jehu reminded Baasha that God had raised him up from nothing and made him king. God said, I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel . Even though Baasha became king through violence, God allowed it for His own plans, but this did not excuse Baasha’s ambition or wickedness. God still called Israel “my people” even when they were sinful, because many people in Israel still kept God’s covenant.

‏ 1 Kings 16:2

v. 2: Jehu reminded Baasha that God had raised him up from nothing and made him king. God said, I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel . Even though Baasha became king through violence, God allowed it for His own plans, but this did not excuse Baasha’s ambition or wickedness. God still called Israel “my people” even when they were sinful, because many people in Israel still kept God’s covenant.