1 Kings 16:15

Contemporary English Version 1995

Zimri became king of Israel in Asa's twenty-seventh year as king of Judah, but he ruled only seven days from Tirzah. Israel's army was camped near Gibbethon in Philistia under the command of Omri. The soldiers heard that Zimri had killed Elah, and they made Omri their king that same day.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:27

Baasha son of Ahijah was from the tribe of Issachar, and he made plans to kill Nadab. When Nadab and his army went to attack the town of Gibbethon in Philistia, Baasha killed Nadab there. So in the third year of Asa's rule, Baasha became king of Israel.

Psalm 37:35

I have seen brutal people abuse others and grow strong like trees in rich soil.

Job 20:5

that sinful people are happy for only a while.

2 Kings 9:31

As he walked through the city gate, she shouted down to him, “Why did you come here, you murderer? To kill the king? You're no better than Zimri!”

1 Kings 16:8

Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel after Asa had been king of Judah for 25 years, and he ruled from Tirzah for two years.

1 Kings 14:17

Jeroboam's wife left and went back home to the town of Tirzah. As soon as she set foot in her house, her son died.

1 Kings 15:21

When Baasha heard about it, he left Ramah and went back to Tirzah.

1 Kings 16:10

when Zimri went there and killed Elah. So Zimri became king in the twenty-seventh year of Asa's rule in Judah.