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So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Omri’s supporters defeated the supporters of Tibni. So Tibni was killed, and Omri became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Omri's followers were stronger than Tibni's, so Tibni was killed, and Omri became king of Israel <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But the half which followed Omri was stronger than the half which followed Tibni, Ginath's son. Tibni died, and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the end, those in favor of Omri won out; Tibni died and Omri became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the army that was loyal to Omri was victorious over Ginath's son Tibni. Tibni later died and Omri became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Omri's supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Joram his brother at that time, and Omri became king in the place of Tibni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the people that are after Omri are stronger than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dies, and Omri reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and stronger are the people that are after Omri than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dieth, and Omri reigneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the people will be strengthened which were after Omri over the people which were after Tibni son of Ginath: and Tibni will die, and Omri will reign.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the people that were with Amri, prevailed over the people that followed Thebni the son of Gineth: and Thebni died, and Amri reigned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the people who were with Omri prevailed over the people who were following Tibni, the son of Ginath. And Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The partisans of Omri prevailed over those of Tibni, son of Ginath. Tibni died and Omri became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri became king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni; so Tibni died and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the people that were after Amri was stronger than the people that followed after Tabni, and Tabni died and Amri reigned.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The people that followed Ambri overpowered the people that followed Thamni son of Gonath; and Thamni died and Joram his brother at that time, and Ambri reigned after Thamni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/16-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6527" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/16.htm">Omri Reigns in Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21</span>At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">But the followers</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6018.htm" title="6018: ‘ā·mə·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Isr., also several other Isr. From amar; heaping; Omri, an Israelite.">of Omri</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">proved stronger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">than those</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8402.htm" title="8402: tiḇ·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A rival of Omri. From teben; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite.">of Tibni</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1527.htm" title="1527: gî·naṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Of uncertain derivation; Ginath, An Israelite.">of Ginath.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8402.htm" title="8402: tiḇ·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A rival of Omri. From teben; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite.">So Tibni</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died</a> <a href="/hebrew/6018.htm" title="6018: ‘ā·mə·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Isr., also several other Isr. From amar; heaping; Omri, an Israelite.">and Omri</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">became king.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-11</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27-28</a></span><br />Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. / In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-15</a></span><br />Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17</a></span><br />Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">2 Chronicles 21:8-10</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-21.htm">Isaiah 9:21</a></span><br />Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-4.htm">Hosea 8:4</a></span><br />They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Mark 3:24-25</a></span><br />If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></span><br />Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36-37</a></span><br />Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9-11</a></span><br />Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, / and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, “This man is the divine power called the Great Power.” / They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/16-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-18.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Ginath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Omri</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Omri's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-10.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-17.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Tibni</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-24.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-8.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Ginath</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Omri</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Omri's</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-3.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-23.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-1.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Tibni</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-7.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Jehu's prophecy against Baasha</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Elah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Omri builds Samaria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">His wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Ahab succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">Ahab's most wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/16-34.htm">Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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After the death of King Zimri, who reigned for only seven days, the kingdom was divided between Omri and Tibni. This internal conflict highlights the lack of a stable succession plan and the power struggles that often characterized the Northern Kingdom. Omri's eventual victory suggests his superior military strategy or greater political support, possibly due to alliances or his previous position as a commander of the army. This struggle for power is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where God’s providence ultimately determines the outcome, as seen in the rise of David over Saul.<p><b>So Tibni died and Omri became king.</b><br>Tibni's death marks the end of the civil war and the beginning of Omri's reign, which would have significant implications for Israel. Omri's rule is noted for establishing Samaria as the capital, which became a significant city in Israel's history. His reign is also marked by political and economic stability, as well as alliances with surrounding nations, such as the marriage of his son Ahab to Jezebel, a Phoenician princess. This alliance, however, led to the introduction of Baal worship in Israel, which had long-lasting spiritual consequences. Omri's dynasty is significant in biblical history, as it sets the stage for the prophetic ministries of Elijah and Elisha, who confronted the idolatry that arose during this period.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/omri.htm">Omri</a></b><br>A military commander who became king of Israel after a power struggle. He is known for establishing the city of Samaria and for his dynasty, which included Ahab.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tibni_son_of_ginath.htm">Tibni son of Ginath</a></b><br>A rival claimant to the throne of Israel who contested Omri's claim but was ultimately defeated and died.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, which was experiencing political instability and division during this period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>The city established by Omri, which later became the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/power_struggle.htm">Power Struggle</a></b><br>The conflict between Omri and Tibni represents a period of division and civil war within the kingdom of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_division.htm">The Consequences of Division</a></b><br>Division within a nation or community can lead to instability and conflict. The struggle between Omri and Tibni highlights the dangers of internal strife.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Omri's establishment of Samaria and his dynasty's influence show how leaders can leave a lasting impact, for better or worse. Consider the legacy you are building in your own life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite human conflicts and power struggles, God's sovereign plan prevails. Omri's rise to power was part of God's unfolding plan for Israel, even though it included periods of disobedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity.htm">The Importance of Unity</a></b><br>The division between Omri and Tibni's followers serves as a reminder of the importance of unity among God's people. Strive for peace and unity in your community and relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>The history of Israel's kings, including Omri, provides lessons on the consequences of turning away from God. Reflect on how history can inform your spiritual journey today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_omri_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Omri in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_lying_ever_justified.htm">Is it okay to lie? (Exodus 20:16 vs. 1 Kings 22:21-22)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_clear_evidence_of_omri's_deeds.htm">(1 Kings 16:23-28) Why is there no clear archaeological evidence for Omri's alleged accomplishments, given his recognized significance in Near Eastern inscriptions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_kings_16_15-22_timelines_match_history.htm">(1 Kings 16:15-22) Are the conflicting timelines and sudden shifts of power consistent with other historical sources, or do they indicate a biblical exaggeration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath</span> [It appears, however, from the following verse that the struggle lasted four years]: <span class="cmt_word">so Tibni died</span> [According to Jos., Ant. 8:12. § 5, he was slain by the conqueror. The LXX. has here a curious and probably genuine addition. "And Thabni died, <span class="accented">and Joram his brother at that time</span>]<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word"></span>and Omri reigned.</span> [The jingle of the Hebrew words is probably designed.] <span class="accented">The Reign of Omri</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/16-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the followers</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Omri</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמְרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6018.htm">Strong's 6018: </a> </span><span class="str2">Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proved stronger</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than those</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֕ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Tibni</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּבְנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(tiḇ·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8402.htm">Strong's 8402: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tibni -- a rival of Omri</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ginath.</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּינַ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(gî·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1527.htm">Strong's 1527: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ginath -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So Tibni</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּבְנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(tiḇ·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8402.htm">Strong's 8402: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tibni -- a rival of Omri</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Omri</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמְרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6018.htm">Strong's 6018: </a> </span><span class="str2">Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became king.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/16-22.htm">1 Kings 16:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 16:22 But the people who followed Omri prevailed (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 16:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 16:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>