The writer’s judgment on Baasha is identical to his judgment on King Nadab in verse 26. Notice that Nadab was the son of Jeroboam, so verse 26 says “in the way of his father.” Baasha, however, was not a descendant of Jeroboam, so the text says in the way of Jeroboam.

For the figurative use of the verb walked, see the comments on verses 3 and 26.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .