1 Kings 16:22 net — Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

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"Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king."

— 1 Kings 16:22, NET Bible

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1 Kings 16 — Context

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This happened because of the sins he committed. He did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps and encouraged Israel to continue sinning.

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The rest of the events of Zimri’s reign, including the details of his revolt, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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Omri’s Reign over Israel At that time the people of Israel were divided in their loyalties. Half the people supported Tibni son of Ginath and wanted to make him king; the other half supported Omri.

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Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

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In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king over Israel. He ruled for twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.

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He purchased the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver. He launched a construction project there and named the city he built after Shemer, the former owner of the hill of Samaria.

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Omri did more evil in the sight of the LORD than all who were before him.

1 Kings 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 16:22 say?
1 Kings 16:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.”
Where is 1 Kings 16:22 in the Bible?
1 Kings 16:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 16:22.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 16:22 in?
1 Kings 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 16:22?
1 Kings 16:22 reads (NET): “Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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