1 Kings 16:21

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then the Israelites were divided. 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

Matthew 12:25

Jesus knew what the Pharisees were thinking. So he said to them, “Every kingdom that fights against itself will be destroyed. And every city or family that is divided against itself will not survive.

Isaiah 19:2

The Lord says, “I will cause the Egyptians to fight against themselves. Men will fight their brothers. Neighbors will be against neighbors. Cities will be against cities. Kingdoms will be against kingdoms.

Proverbs 28:2

A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law.

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 from the town of Samaria for 22 years.

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.

1 Kings 15:28

This happened during Asa’s third year as king of Judah. So Baasha became the next king of Israel.

1 Kings 15:25

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

1 Kings 16:20

The story about Zimri’s secret plans and the other things that he did are written in the book, The History of the Kings of Israel.

1 Kings 16:22

But Omri’s followers were stronger than the followers of Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died, and Omri became king.