מלכים א, פרק ט״ז, פסוק ה׳

As a king's reign comes to a close, the official records capture the defining traits of his time in power. The summary of Baasha's life and actions directs those seeking more information to the detailed historical records kept in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Within this overview of his rule, there is a specific emphasis on his strength and bravery. This distinct focus on his might stems directly from the fact that he was fundamentally a man of war [ביאור שטיינזלץ].