Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(bravery). Third king of Israel (1 Kings 15:27-34; 16). Warred continually with King Asa (1 Kings 15:33), and ruled wickedly for 24 years, B. C. 953 to 931. Family cut off according to prophecy (1 Kings 16:3-11).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar: he conspired against Nadab king of Israel, killed him and all the seed royal, and reigned in his stead (B.C. 953-930). It was according to the word of the Lord by the prophet Ahijah, that the seed of Jeroboam should be entirely destroyed, because of his wickedness; but Baasha was no better, and his posterity fell under a like judgment (1 Kings 15:16-33; 1 Kings 16:1-13; 1 Kings 21:22; 2 Kings 9:9; 2 Chron. 16:1-6; Jer. 41:9).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from an unused root meaning to stink; offensiveness; Basha, a king of Israel
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
in the consumption: in the haste
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
With pleasure; he who seeks and lays waste; offensive:―a king of Israel, 1 Kings 15:16. {Cum voluptate}