1 Kings 16:15

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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.

Cross References

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.

Joshua 19:44

Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Psalm 37:35

I once saw a wicked man who was powerful. He was like a strong, healthy tree.

2 Kings 9:31

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

1 Kings 16:8

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

Joshua 21:23

The tribe of Dan gave them Eltekeh, Gibbethon,

1 Kings 14:17

Jeroboam’s wife went back to Tirzah. As soon as she stepped into the house, the boy died.

1 Kings 15:21

When Baasha heard about these attacks, he stopped building up Ramah and went back to Tirzah.

1 Kings 16:16

Omri was the commander of the army of Israel. The men in the camp heard that Zimri had made secret plans against the king and killed him. So in the camp all the soldiers made Omri the new king.

1 Kings 16:10

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.