1 Kings 16:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After Zimri died, some of the Israelites wanted Tibni son of Ginath to be king, but others wanted Omri.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in Asa's second year as king of Judah, and he ruled two years.

1 Kings 16:20

Everything else Zimri did while he was king, including his rebellion against Elah, is written in The History of the Kings of Israel.

1 Kings 16:22

Omri's followers were stronger than Tibni's, so Tibni was killed, and Omri became king of Israel

1 Kings 16:29

Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel in the thirty-eighth year of Asa's rule in Judah, and he ruled twenty-two years from Samaria.

1 Kings 16:8

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

Proverbs 28:2

In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.

Isaiah 19:2

“I will punish Egypt with civil war— neighbours, cities, and kingdoms will fight each other.

Matthew 12:25

Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said to them: Any kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself.