And also] This hath reference to the judgement denounced by Ahijah against Jeroborm, Chapter 14. v. 6, 7, &c.
As the word of the LORD came by Ahijah against Jeroboam, so also by Jehu against Baasha.
in the sight of the Lord] See Chap. 21. v. 20.
because he killed him] Nadab, Jeroboams son, and that upon his own traiterous and ambitious minde: nor commanded by God (as Jehu was, 2 Kings 9:7.) nor inwardly incited by Gods Spirit, as Ehud was, Judges 3:20-21.