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Half the people tried to make Tibni son of Ginath their king, while the other half supported Omri. <a href="/esv/1_kings/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts. Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; the other half followed Omri. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; the other half followed Omri. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; the other half followed Omri. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; the other half followed Omri. <a href="/amp/1_kings/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the people of Israel were divided in half. Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king, and the other half followed Omri. <a href="/csb/1_kings/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided: half the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided: half the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri. <a href="/asv/1_kings/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_kings/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Zimri died, some of the Israelites wanted Tibni son of Ginath to be king, but others wanted Omri. <a href="/erv/1_kings/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the army of Israel was divided into two factions. Half of the army followed Tibni, son of Ginath, and wanted to make him king. The [other] half followed Omri. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people of Israel were divided: some of them wanted to make Tibni son of Ginath king, and the others were in favor of Omri. <a href="/isv/1_kings/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> The army of Israel was divided into two parties: half of the army were loyal to Ginath's son Tibni and wanted to make him king, and half were loyal to Omri. <a href="/msb/1_kings/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. <a href="/net/1_kings/16.htm">NET Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided in their loyalties. Half the people supported Tibni son of Ginath and wanted to make him king; the other half supported Omri. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then the sons of Israel are parted into halves; half of the people have been after Tibni son of Ginath to cause him to reign, and the [other] half after Omri; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then are the sons of Israel parted into halves; half of the people hath been after Tibni son of Ginath to cause him to reign, and the half after Omri; <a href="/slt/1_kings/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then the people of Israel will be divided to half: half of the people were after Tibni, son of Ginath, to make him king; and half, after Omri.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: one half of the people followed Thebni the son of Gineth, to make him king: and one half followed Amri. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: one half part of the people followed Tibni, the son of Ginath, having appointed him as king, and one half part followed Omri. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/16.htm">New American Bible</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided in two, half following Tibni, son of Ginath, to make him king, and half for Omri. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts; half of the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him king, and half followed Omri. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then the people of Israel was divided; a division of half of the people was after Tabni son of Genyath to make him King, and half after Amri.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_kings/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then the people of Israel divides; half the people goes after Thamni the son of Gonath to make him king; and half the people goes after Ambri. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/16-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6516" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/16.htm">Omri Reigns in Israel</a> 21<a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">At that time</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.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: yê·ḥā·lêq (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">were divided:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: la·ḥê·ṣî (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">Half</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle."></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.">of the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">supported</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: ṯiḇ·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A rival of Omri. From teben; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite.">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/4427.htm" title="4427: lə·ham·lî·ḵōw (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">as king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wə·ha·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">and half</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.">supported</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.">Omri.</a> 22But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16-20</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">2 Kings 14:21</a> Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16-19</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a> Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/2_kings/15-30.htm">2 Kings 15:30</a> Then Hoshea son of Elah led a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. In the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah, Hoshea attacked Pekah, killed him, and reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">2 Chronicles 22:1</a> Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. <a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a> From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1</a> Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a> And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26-40</a> Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. ... <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-16</a> 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.” / Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17</a> Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">2 Kings 8:16-22</a> In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.divided<a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8,29</a> In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years… <a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25,28</a> And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years… <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Proverbs 28:2</a> For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/16-19.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Division</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Factions</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Ginath</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Half</a> <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Halves</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-19.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-17.htm">Omri</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-20.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-5.htm">Split</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Tibni</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-6.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Factions</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Ginath</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-5.htm">Half</a> <a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Halves</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Omri</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/psalms/60-2.htm">Split</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Tibni</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 16</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Jehu's prophecy against Baasha</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/16-5.htm">Elah succeeds him</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself</a> 21. <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Omri builds Samaria</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">His wicked reign</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Ahab succeeds him</a> 29. <a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">Ahab's most wicked reign</a> 34. <a href="/1_kings/16-34.htm">Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At that time the people of Israel were divided: This phrase highlights a period of political instability and division within the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The division reflects the broader theme of Israel's recurring struggles with unity and faithfulness to God. This internal conflict can be seen as a consequence of the nation's departure from the covenant with God, as warned by prophets like Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/8-10.htm">1 Samuel 8:10-18</a>). The division also foreshadows later splits, such as the division of the kingdom after Solomon's reign (1 Kings 12).Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king: Tibni, though not as well-known as other biblical figures, represents a faction within Israel that sought leadership apart from the established line. His support indicates significant dissatisfaction with the ruling powers, possibly due to political, economic, or religious reasons. The mention of his father, Ginath, suggests a lineage or family of some standing, though not much is known about them. This division can be compared to other biblical instances where leadership disputes arose, such as the rebellion of Absalom against David (2 Samuel 15).and half supported Omri: Omri was a military commander who eventually became king and established a new dynasty. His support from half the people suggests he had significant influence and possibly military backing. Omri's reign is notable for establishing Samaria as the capital of Israel, which became a significant city in biblical history. His dynasty, though politically successful, is often criticized in the Bible for leading Israel further into idolatry, as seen in the actions of his son Ahab (<a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">1 Kings 16:30-33</a>). Omri's rise to power can be seen as part of God's permissive will, allowing human choices to unfold while still working towards His ultimate purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/tibni_son_of_ginath.htm">Tibni son of Ginath</a> A contender for the throne of Israel, supported by half of the people. His background and lineage are not extensively detailed in the Bible, but his challenge to Omri indicates a significant division within the nation. 2. <a href="/topical/o/omri.htm">Omri</a> A military commander who became king of Israel. Omri's reign is noted for its political and military achievements, and he is recognized as the founder of a new dynasty. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, which was experiencing political instability and division during this period. The division between supporters of Tibni and Omri reflects the broader issues of leadership and allegiance within the nation. 4. <a href="/topical/d/division.htm">Division</a> The split among the people of Israel highlights the internal strife and lack of unity that plagued the nation during this time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_division.htm">The Dangers of Division</a> Division weakens a community and can lead to its downfall. In the church, unity is essential for strength and effective witness. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_allegiance.htm">Leadership and Allegiance</a> The choice of leaders should be guided by godly principles. Allegiance to leaders should not supersede allegiance to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_political_strife.htm">The Consequences of Political Strife</a> Political and social divisions can have long-lasting effects. Christians are called to be peacemakers and to seek reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">The Importance of Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Just as division weakened Israel, division within the church can hinder its mission. Believers are called to maintain the unity of the Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_omri_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Omri in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_god's_works_in_psalm_143_5_verifiable.htm">Psalm 143:5 references God’s works of old; can we find verifiable historical records or artifacts to support these events? </a> <a href="/q/when_was_1_kings_published.htm">What is the publication date of 1 Kings?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_external_sources_for_2_kings_2.htm">2 Kings 2 – If these events truly happened, why are there no external contemporary sources confirming them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Tibni.--Of him we know nothing. No doubt he also was a military chief--possibly Zimri's colleague, under the supreme command of Omri--and the LXX. speaks of a brother, Joram, who fought and fell with him. There is an ominous significance in the terse description of the alternatives of fortune in this internecine struggle, "so Tibni died, and Omri reigned." By comparison of <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm" title="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.">1Kings 16:23</a> with <a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm" title="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.">1Kings 16:15</a>, it appears that the struggle had lasted four years.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: halt of the people followed [lit., was after. Same expression <a href="/2_samuel/2-10.htm">2 Samuel 2:10</a>; cf. <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a>] Tibni the son of Ginath [Who he was, or why he was set up in opposition to Omri, it is impossible to say. It has been supposed that the army was divided in its preferences, and that part of the soldiery wished to make Tibni king, and this is perhaps the most probable conjecture. It is to be considered that the entire army was not encamped before Gibbethon. Nor are vers. 16, 17 fatal to this view, as Bahr maintains, because "all Israel" there clearly means all the army under the command of Omri. It is hardly likely that Tibni was set up by the people of Tirzah, after the death of Zimri, to continue the struggle. The only thing that is certain is that,the hereditary principle being overthrown, the crown appeared to be the legitimate prize of the strongest; and Tibni, who may have occupied a position of importance, or have had, somehow, a considerable following, resolved that Omri should not wear it without a fierce contest], to make him king [Omri had been already made king, i.e., anointed, ver. 16]; and half renewed Omri. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/16-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>At that time אָ֧ז (’āz) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore the people הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc were divided: יֵחָלֵ֛ק (yê·ḥā·lêq) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> To be smooth, to apportion, separate Half לַחֵ֑צִי (la·ḥê·ṣî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle of the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock supported הָ֠יָה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be Tibni תִבְנִ֤י (ṯiḇ·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8402.htm">Strong's 8402: </a> Tibni -- a rival of Omri son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ginath גִּינַת֙ (gî·naṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1527.htm">Strong's 1527: </a> Ginath -- an Israelite as king, לְהַמְלִיכ֔וֹ (lə·ham·lî·ḵōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and half וְהַחֲצִ֖י (wə·ha·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle supported אַחֲרֵ֥י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Omri. עָמְרִֽי׃ (‘ā·mə·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6018.htm">Strong's 6018: </a> Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 16:21 Then were the people of Israel divided (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/16-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 16:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 16:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 16:22" /></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>