and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had not only conspired but had also struck down the king. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel. Cross References 1 Kings 16:15 In the twenty-seventh year of Asa's reign over Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah for seven days. Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines, 1 Kings 16:17 Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. Treasury of Scripture And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri has conspired, and has also slain the king: why all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp. Omri 1 Kings 16:30 2 Kings 8:26 2 Chronicles 22:2 |