Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Zimri came in, struck him down and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah. Then he succeeded him as king. New Living Translation Zimri walked in and struck him down and killed him. This happened in the twenty-seventh year of King Asa’s reign in Judah. Then Zimri became the next king. English Standard Version Zimri came in and struck him down and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. Berean Literal Bible And Zimri went in and struck him and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned in his place. King James Bible And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. New King James Version And Zimri went in and struck him and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible Then Zimri came in and struck him and put him to death in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and he became king in his place. NASB 1995 Then Zimri went in and struck him and put him to death in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and became king in his place. NASB 1977 Then Zimri went in and struck him and put him to death, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible Then Zimri went in and struck him and put him to death in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and became king in his place. Amplified Bible Then Zimri came in and struck and killed Elah in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and became king in his place. Berean Annotated Bible So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s (healer) reign over Judah (praised), Zimri (my music) went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year of Judah’s King Asa, Zimri went in and struck Elah down, killing him. Then Zimri became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the twenty-seventh year of Judah’s King Asa, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, killing him. Then Zimri became king in his place. American Standard Version and Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Contemporary English Version when Zimri went there and killed Elah. So Zimri became king in the twenty-seventh year of Asa's rule in Judah. English Revised Version and Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Zimri entered Arza's house, attacked Elah, and killed him in Asa's twenty-seventh year as king of Judah. Zimri succeeded Elah as king [of Israel]. Good News Translation Zimri entered the house, assassinated Elah, and succeeded him as king. This happened in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Asa of Judah. International Standard Version Zimri went inside, attacked him, and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, and then became king in Elah's place. NET Bible Zimri came in and struck him dead. (This happened in the twenty-seventh year of Asa's reign over Judah.) Zimri replaced Elah as king. New Heart English Bible And Zimri went in and struck him, and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. World English Bible and Zimri went in and struck him and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Zimri comes in and strikes him, and puts him to death, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigns in his stead; Berean Literal Bible And Zimri went in and struck him and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned in his place. Young's Literal Translation And Zimri cometh in and smiteth him, and putteth him to death, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigneth in his stead; Smith's Literal Translation And Zimri will come in and strike him and will kill him in the twentieth and seventh year to Asa king of Judah, and he will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Zambri rushing in, struck him and slew him in the seven and twentieth year of Asa king of Juda, and he reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Zimri, rushing in, struck him and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa, the king of Judah. And he reigned in his place. New American Bible Zimri entered; he struck and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa, king of Judah, and succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Zimri came in and struck him down and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of King Asa of Judah, and succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Zimri went in and smote him and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Zemri went in and struck him and killed him in the twenty seventh year of Asa, King of Yehuda, and he reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Zambri went in and smote him and slew him, and reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elah Reigns in Israel…9However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. 10So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. 11As soon as Zimri began to reign and was seated on the throne, he struck down the entire household of Baasha. He did not leave a single male, whether a kinsman or friend.… Cross References So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, 1 Kings 15:33 In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. 2 Chronicles 16:1 In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. 1 Kings 15:9 In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, Zimri went in, Judges 3:20-21 Then Ehud approached him while he was sitting alone in the coolness of his upper room. “I have a word from God for you,” Ehud said, and the king rose from his seat. / And Ehud reached with his left hand, pulled the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon’s belly. 2 Samuel 4:5-7 Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. 2 Kings 9:31 And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” struck Elah down, and killed him. 1 Kings 2:25 So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. 2 Kings 9:24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. And Zimri reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:10 Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:25 Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place. 1 Kings 14:20 And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place. 2 Kings 9:14-15 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.” 2 Kings 10:9-11 The next morning, Jehu went out and stood before all the people and said, “You are innocent. It was I who conspired against my master and killed him. But who killed all these? / Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.” / So Jehu killed everyone in Jezreel who remained of the house of Ahab, as well as all his great men and close friends and priests, leaving him without a single survivor. 2 Kings 15:30 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. 2 Kings 21:23-24 Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. / But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. Treasury of Scripture And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Zimri 2 Kings 9:31 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? reigned 1 Kings 16:15 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. Jump to Previous Asa Attack Death Judah Killed Reigned Reigneth Seventh Smiteth Smote Stead Struck Twenty Twenty-Seventh ZimriJump to Next Asa Attack Death Judah Killed Reigned Reigneth Seventh Smiteth Smote Stead Struck Twenty Twenty-Seventh Zimri1 Kings 16 1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha5. Elah succeeds him 8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him 11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy 15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself 21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni 23. Omri builds Samaria 25. His wicked reign 27. Ahab succeeds him 29. Ahab's most wicked reign 34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah This phrase situates the events within the broader timeline of the divided kingdom period, specifically during the reign of Asa, king of Judah. Asa was known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:11-15. His reign provides a contrast to the instability and idolatry in the northern kingdom of Israel, where this event takes place. The synchronization of the reigns of Judah and Israel's kings is a common biblical method for dating events. Zimri went in struck Elah down, and killed him And Zimri reigned in his place Persons / Places / Events 1. ZimriA commander in the army of Israel who conspired against and assassinated King Elah, becoming king himself. 2. Elah The king of Israel who was killed by Zimri while he was in a state of drunkenness. 3. Asa The king of Judah during whose reign these events in Israel took place. 4. Tirzah The location where Elah was killed and where Zimri began his short reign. 5. Israel The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, where these events occurred. Teaching Points The Consequences of Sinful AmbitionZimri's actions demonstrate the destructive nature of ambition that is not aligned with God's will. His reign was short-lived, showing that power gained through sin is unstable. The Cycle of Violence The history of Israel's monarchy during this period is marked by a cycle of violence and betrayal. This serves as a warning against the perpetuation of sin and the importance of seeking peace and righteousness. God's Sovereignty Over Leadership Despite human actions, God remains sovereign over who ultimately leads. This reminds us to trust in God's plan and timing rather than taking matters into our own hands. The Importance of Sobriety and Vigilance Elah's downfall while in a state of drunkenness highlights the need for vigilance and self-control, as emphasized in the New Testament. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 16:10?2. How does 1 Kings 16:10 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands? 3. What can we learn about God’s justice from Zimri's actions in 1 Kings 16:10? 4. How does Zimri's rise to power compare with other biblical leaders' ascensions? 5. What steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls seen in 1 Kings 16:10? 6. How does 1 Kings 16:10 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's kingship? 7. Why did Zimri kill Elah according to 1 Kings 16:10? 8. How does 1 Kings 16:10 reflect God's judgment on Israel's kings? 9. What historical evidence supports the events in 1 Kings 16:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16? 11. Who was King Zimri in the Bible? 12. In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) 13. Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate? 14. (1 Kings 16:8-10) Do historical or archaeological records support the brief yet tumultuous reign of Elah, which ended with Zimri's coup? What Does 1 Kings 16:10 Mean In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah• Scripture grounds this episode in real time, tying events in Israel to the godly reign of Asa in Judah (1 Kings 15:9–14; 2 Chronicles 16:13). • God’s Word records dates to show His sovereign control of history—nothing happens outside His timetable (Daniel 2:21). • While Judah enjoys relative stability under Asa’s reforms, Israel spirals through rapid regime changes, highlighting the contrast between obedience and rebellion (Deuteronomy 28:1–14 vs. 28:15–68). Zimri went in • Zimri, commander of half the chariots (1 Kings 16:9), uses his insider position to act decisively. • His stealth entry during Elah’s drunken stupor (1 Kings 16:9) exposes Elah’s moral weakness and lack of vigilance (Proverbs 23:29–35; 1 Thessalonians 5:6). • The narrative reminds us that sin leaves a person vulnerable to sudden judgment (Luke 12:45–46). Struck Elah down, and killed him • Zimri’s assassination fulfills the prophetic word against Baasha’s house pronounced by Jehu the prophet (1 Kings 16:2–4, 7). • God employs even wicked men to carry out His righteous judgments (Habakkuk 1:12–13; Acts 2:23). • Elah’s death illustrates the certainty of consequences for idolatry and bloodshed (Galatians 6:7–8). And Zimri reigned in his place • Zimri seizes the throne, but his reign lasts only seven days (1 Kings 16:15). Human ambition cannot secure what God has not ordained (Psalm 127:1). • His brief kingship ends in suicide amid revolt (1 Kings 16:18–19), underscoring the futility of power gained through violence (Matthew 26:52). • The rapid turnover in Israel prefigures the ultimate need for a righteous, enduring King—fulfilled in Christ (Isaiah 9:6–7; Luke 1:32-33). summary 1 Kings 16:10 records a swift coup that executes God’s judgment on a corrupt dynasty and installs yet another unstable ruler. The precise dating, the ease of the assassination, and the fleeting reign all testify that the Lord governs history, rewards faithfulness, and punishes sin. Stability belongs to those who walk with Him; chaos marks those who reject Him. Verse 10. - And Zimri went in [cf. Judges 3:20; 2 Samuel 4:7] and smote him and killed him in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. [Cf. 1 Kings 15:28 and 2 Kings 15:23. It is curious how it happened three times in the history of Israel that "the only powerful prince in a new dynasty was its founder, and after his son and successor reigned two years, the power passed into other hands" (Ewald).] The Reign of Zimri.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So in the twenty-seventhעֶשְׂרִ֣ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth year בִּשְׁנַת֙ (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of Asa's לְאָסָ֖א (lə·’ā·sā) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name reign מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king over Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Zimri זִמְרִי֙ (zim·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2174: Zimri -- four Israelites went in, וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go struck Elah down, וַיַּכֵּ֣הוּ (way·yak·kê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike and killed him. וַיְמִיתֵ֔הוּ (way·mî·ṯê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill And Zimri reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֖ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links 1 Kings 16:10 NIV1 Kings 16:10 NLT 1 Kings 16:10 ESV 1 Kings 16:10 NASB 1 Kings 16:10 KJV 1 Kings 16:10 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:10 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:10 French Bible 1 Kings 16:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:10 And Zimri went in and struck him (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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