1 Kings 15:33
In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years.
What it says
In Asa's third year, Baasha son of Ahijah becomes king over all Israel in Tirzah and reigns twenty-four years.
What it is doing
It introduces Baasha's reign and its duration.
In context
33In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. 34And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.