Slept with his fathers: See the comments on 1 Kgs 1.21.

Regarding Tirzah, see the comments on 1 Kgs 14.17.

The brief reign of Elah is told in verses 8-14. La Bible Pléiade omits the name Elah here in verse 6, but the reason for doing so is not clear.

Reigned in his stead: See the comments on 1 Kgs 11.43.

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 .