Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Omri’s followers proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. New Living Translation But Omri’s supporters defeated the supporters of Tibni. So Tibni was killed, and Omri became the next king. English Standard Version But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king. Berean Standard Bible But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. King James Bible But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. New King James Version But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri reigned. New American Standard Bible But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king. NASB 1995 But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king. NASB 1977 But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king. Legacy Standard Bible But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king. Amplified Bible But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. Christian Standard Bible However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. American Standard Version But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. Contemporary English Version Omri's followers were stronger than Tibni's, so Tibni was killed, and Omri became king of Israel English Revised Version But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the half which followed Omri was stronger than the half which followed Tibni, Ginath's son. Tibni died, and Omri became king. Good News Translation In the end, those in favor of Omri won out; Tibni died and Omri became king. International Standard Version But the army that was loyal to Omri was victorious over Ginath's son Tibni. Tibni later died and Omri became king. NET Bible Omri's supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. World English Bible But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the people that are after Omri are stronger than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dies, and Omri reigns. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the people that were with Amri, prevailed over the people that followed Thebni the son of Gineth: and Thebni died, and Amri reigned. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible The partisans of Omri prevailed over those of Tibni, son of Ginath. Tibni died and Omri became king. New Revised Standard Version But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri became king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni; so Tibni died and Omri reigned. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the people that were after Amri was stronger than the people that followed after Tabni, and Tabni died and Amri reigned. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Omri Reigns in Israel21At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. 22But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. 23In 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.… Cross References 2 Samuel 2:8-11 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. ... 2 Samuel 3:1 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. 1 Kings 12:20 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. 1 Kings 15:27-28 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. 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 Chronicles 13:17 Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. 2 Chronicles 21:8-10 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. Isaiah 9:21 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. Hosea 8:4 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. Matthew 12:25 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. Mark 3:24-25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Luke 11:17 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. John 6:15 Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. Acts 5:36-37 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. Acts 8:9-11 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. Treasury of Scripture But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. Jump to Previous Death Died Dieth Followed Followers Ginath Joram Omri Omri's Overcame Prevailed Proved Reigned Reigneth Side Stronger Supporters Tibni TimeJump to Next Death Died Dieth Followed Followers Ginath Joram Omri Omri's Overcame Prevailed Proved Reigned Reigneth Side Stronger Supporters Tibni Time1 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 But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. The division between Omri and Tibni's followers reflects the political instability in Israel during this period. 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. So Tibni died and Omri became king. Persons / Places / Events 1. OmriA 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. 2. Tibni son of Ginath A rival claimant to the throne of Israel who contested Omri's claim but was ultimately defeated and died. 3. Israel The northern kingdom, which was experiencing political instability and division during this period. 4. Samaria The city established by Omri, which later became the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. 5. Power Struggle The conflict between Omri and Tibni represents a period of division and civil war within the kingdom of Israel. Teaching Points The Consequences of DivisionDivision within a nation or community can lead to instability and conflict. The struggle between Omri and Tibni highlights the dangers of internal strife. Leadership and Legacy 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. God's Sovereignty in Leadership 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. The Importance of Unity 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. Learning from History 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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 16Who was King Omri in the Bible? Is it okay to lie? (Exodus 20:16 vs. 1 Kings 22:21-22) (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? (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?Verse 22. - But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath [It appears, however, from the following verse that the struggle lasted four years]: so Tibni died [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, and Joram his brother at that time], and Omri reigned. [The jingle of the Hebrew words is probably designed.] The Reign of Omri. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the followersהָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Omri עָמְרִ֔י (‘ā·mə·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites proved stronger וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק (way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer than those הָעָ֕ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Tibni תִּבְנִ֣י (tiḇ·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8402: Tibni -- a rival of Omri son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ginath. גִּינַ֑ת (gî·naṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1527: Ginath -- an Israelite So Tibni תִּבְנִ֔י (tiḇ·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8402: Tibni -- a rival of Omri died וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and Omri עָמְרִֽי׃ (‘ā·mə·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites became king. 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 Links 1 Kings 16:22 NIV1 Kings 16:22 NLT 1 Kings 16:22 ESV 1 Kings 16:22 NASB 1 Kings 16:22 KJV 1 Kings 16:22 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:22 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:22 French Bible 1 Kings 16:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:22 But the people who followed Omri prevailed (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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