1 Kings 16:21

Easy To Read Version

The people of Israel were divided into two groups. Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath and wanted to make him king. The other half of the people followed Omri.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

During Asa’s second year as king of Judah, Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel. Nadab ruled over Israel for two years.

1 Kings 15:28

This happened during the third year that Asa was the king of Judah. And Baasha became the next king of Israel.

1 Kings 16:20

The story about Zimri’s secret plans and the other things that Zimri did are written in the book The History of the Kings of Israel. And the things that happened when Zimri turned against King Elah are also written in that book.

1 Kings 16:22

But Omri’s followers were stronger than the followers of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni was killed and Omri became king.

1 Kings 16:29

Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel during the 38th year that Asa was king of Judah. Ahab ruled Israel in the town of Samaria for 22 years.

1 Kings 16:8

Elah became king during the 26th year that Asa was the king of Judah. Elah was the son of Baasha. He ruled in Tirzah for two years.

Proverbs 28:2

A country filled with people that break the law will have many bad rulers that rule only a short time. But a wise ruler will rule a long time in a country where people understand \{the need to obey the law\}.

Isaiah 19:2

\{God says,\} “I will cause the people of Egypt to fight against themselves. Men will fight their brothers. Neighbors will be against neighbors. Cities will be against cities. States will be against states. {\cf2\super [187]}

Matthew 12:25

Jesus knew the things that the Pharisees {\cf2\super [171]} were thinking. So Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom that is fighting against itself will be destroyed. And every city that is divided cannot continue. And every family that is divided cannot succeed.