1 Kings 16:27 cpdv — Now the rest of the words of Omri, and his battles that he carried out, were these not written in the book of the words…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now the rest of the words of Omri, and his battles that he carried out, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? "

— 1 Kings 16:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 16 — Context

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And he bought the mount of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver. And he built upon it, and he called the name of the city that he had built, Samaria, after the name of Shemer, the owner of the mount.

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But Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, and he wrought wickedness, beyond all who had been before him.

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And he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, and in his sins, by which he had caused Israel to sin, so that he provoked the Lord, the God of Israel, by their vanities.

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Now the rest of the words of Omri, and his battles that he carried out, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

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And Omri slept with his fathers, and he was buried in Samaria. And Ahab, his son, reigned in his place.

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Truly, Ahab, the son of Omri, reigned over Israel in the thirty-eighth year of Asa, the king of Judah. And Ahab, the son of Omri, reigned over Israel at Samaria for twenty-two years.

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And Ahab, the son of Omri, did evil in the sight of the Lord, beyond all who had been before him.

1 Kings 16:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 16:27 say?
1 Kings 16:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now the rest of the words of Omri, and his battles that he carried out, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? ”
Where is 1 Kings 16:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 16:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 27.
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 16:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 16:27 in?
1 Kings 16:27 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 16:27?
1 Kings 16:27 reads (CPDV): “Now the rest of the words of Omri, and his battles that he carried out, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? ” 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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