1 Kings 16:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Zimri went into the house and killed King Elah. Then Zimri became the new king of Israel after Elah. This was during the 27th year that Asa was king in Judah.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:31

Jehu entered the city. Jezebel said, “Hello, you Zimri. You killed your master just as he did.”

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri was one of King Elah’s officers. Zimri commanded half of Elah’s chariots, but Zimri plotted against Elah. King Elah was in Tirzah, drinking and getting drunk at Arza’s home. Arza was the man in charge of the palace at Tirzah.

1 Kings 16:11

After Zimri became the new king, he killed all of Baasha’s family and friends. He did not let any male in Baasha’s family live.

1 Kings 15:27

Baasha was the son of Ahijah. They were from the tribe of Issachar. Baasha made a plan to kill King Nadab. Nadab and all Israel were fighting against the Philistine town of Gibbethon. And that is where Baasha killed Nadab.

1 Kings 16:15

Zimri became king of Israel during the 27th year that Asa was king of Judah. Zimri ruled in Tirzah only seven days. This is what happened: The army of Israel was at Gibbethon, which was under Philistine control.

2 Kings 15:10

Shallum son of Jabesh made plans against Zechariah. Shallum killed Zechariah in Ibleam. Shallum became the new king.