1Ki 16:15 | MHM | STEP | Zimri's Death; Reign of Omri This section shows the chaos in Israel after Baasha’s family fell. There were many kings in a short time, just as Solomon said: for the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof (Proverbs 28:2 ). While Judah was stable under Asa, Israel was full of trouble. Zimri, Tibni, and Omri all fought to be king. Their pride and ambition caused more suffering for the people. In the end, Omri became king and brought some stability, but he also led Israel into greater sin. v. 15 : Zimri became king but only ruled for seven days (1 Kings 16:15 ). The army was camped at Gibbethon, and when they heard that Zimri had killed King Elah and made himself king, they chose Omri as their leader right there in the camp (1 Kings 16:16 ). The soldiers wanted to punish Zimri for his treason and did not want to accept him as king.

‏ 1 Kings 16:15

Zimri's Death; Reign of Omri

This section shows the chaos in Israel after Baasha’s family fell. There were many kings in a short time, just as Solomon said: for the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof (Proverbs 28:2 ^a). While Judah was stable under Asa, Israel was full of trouble. Zimri, Tibni, and Omri all fought to be king. Their pride and ambition caused more suffering for the people. In the end, Omri became king and brought some stability, but he also led Israel into greater sin.

v. 15: Zimri became king but only ruled for seven days (1 Kings 16:15 ^b). The army was camped at Gibbethon, and when they heard that Zimri had killed King Elah and made himself king, they chose Omri as their leader right there in the camp (1 Kings 16:16 ^c). The soldiers wanted to punish Zimri for his treason and did not want to accept him as king.