Bible Commentary

In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah. 23. over Israel, twelve years ] The R.V. inserts in italics ‘ and reigned,’ after ‘Israel’ to make the sense clear. See on 1Ki 15:33. six years reigned he ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:23”

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. 22. so Tibni died ] Here the LXX. says ‘and Thamni died and his brother Joram at that time, and Ambri reigned after Thamni.’ This is one of those additions which can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:22”

Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri. 21 28. Two parties in Israel. Omri’s followers prevail. Reign of Omri, and the building of Samaria (Not in Chronicles) 21. divided into two parts ] Probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:21”

Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the kings of Israel?] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:20”

For his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, to make Israel to sin. 19. in doing evil ] See on 1Ki 15:34. There must have been in Zimri’s conduct some very prominent acts to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:19”

And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died, 18. the palace [R.V. castle ] of the king’s house ] The word is most frequently rendered ‘palace’ in A.V.; but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:18”

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah. 17. and they besieged Tirzah ] Which must therefore have been a fortified town, and not a mere pleasance of the kings of Israel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Went up – The expression went up marks … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:17”

And the people [that were] encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp. 16. heard say ] The distance was not great between Tirzah and Gibbethon, and it was to the army that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:16”

In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people [were] encamped against Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines. 15 20. Zimri king of Israel. Omri proclaimed king by the army (Not in Chronicles) 15. In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:15”

Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 16:14”