1Ki 16:15 | NET2full | STEP | In the twenty - seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah , Zimri became king over Israel; he ruled for seven days in Tirzah . Zimri’s revolt took place while the army was deployed in Gibbethon , which was in Philistine territory.

‏ 1 Kings 16:15

Zimri’s Reign over Israel

15 In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri became king over Israel; he ruled for seven days in Tirzah. Zimri’s revolt took place while the army was deployed ^{▼▼tn Heb “Now the people were encamped.} in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory.