1 Kings 16:10 - Easy To Read Version Zimri went into that house and killed King Elah. This was during the 27th year that Asa was king in Judah. Then Zimri became the new king of Israel after Elah. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Zimri came in and smote and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. American Standard Version (1901) and Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. Common English Bible Zimri came, attacked, and killed Elah in the twenty-seventh year of Judah’s King Asa. Zimri succeeded him as king. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Zimri, rushing in, struck him and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa, the king of Judah. And he reigned in his place. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Zambri, rushing in, struck him and slew him in the seven and twentieth year of Asa king of Juda: and he reigned in his stead. |
Baasha was the son of Ahijah. They were from the family group of Issachar. Baasha made a plan to kill King Nadab. This was during the time that Nadab and all Israel were fighting against the town of Gibbethon. This was a Philistine town. At that place Baasha killed Nadab.
After Zimri became the new king, he killed all of Baasha’s family. He did not let any of the men in Baasha’s family live. Zimri also killed Baasha’s friends.
Zimri became king of Israel during the 27th year that Asa was king of Judah. Zimri ruled in Tirzah seven days. This is what happened: The army of Israel was camped near the Philistines from Gibbethon. {They were prepared for war.}
Zimri was one of King Elah’s officers. Zimri commanded half of Elah’s chariots. [186] But Zimri made plans against Elah.
Shallum son of Jabesh made plans against Zechariah. Shallum killed Zechariah in Ibleam. Shallum became the new king after him.
Jehu entered the city. Jezebel said, “Hello, you Zimri [118] ! Just like him, you killed your master!”