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Elah
Elah, the fourth king of Israel, was a man of great ambition. He wanted to be the most powerful king in the land, and he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goal.
Elah's father, Baasha, was a ruthless and cunning ruler. He had seized the throne from King Nadab, and he had ruled with an iron fist ever since. Elah learned from his father's example, and he quickly became just as ruthless and cunning as he was.
Elah's reign was short-lived, but it was full of violence and intrigue. He was murdered by his own chariot commander, Zimri, who then took the throne for himself.
Elah's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition. It is a reminder that power corrupts, and that even those who seem to have it all can lose it all in an instant.