Omri became king of Israel during Asa’s 31st year as the king of Judah. Omri ruled over Israel for 12 years. Six of those years he ruled from Tirzah.
He was 22 years old when he began to rule. He ruled one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah. Her father’s name was Omri.
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.
Elah son of Baasha became king during the 26th year that Asa was the king of Judah. He ruled in Tirzah for two years.
When Baasha heard about these attacks, he stopped building up Ramah and went back to Tirzah.
But Omri’s followers were stronger than the followers of Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died, and Omri became king.
Ahaziah was 22 years old when he began to rule. He ruled one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah. She was the daughter of King Omri of Israel.