1 Kings 16:18

And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was captured, that he entered into the citadel of the house of the king,—and burned over him the house of the king, with fire, and died:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,

In Context

17So Omri, and all Israel with him, went up from Gibbethon,—and laid siege against Tirzah.

19because of his sins which he committed by doing the thing that was wicked in the eyes of Yahweh,—by walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he committed, by causing, Israel, to sin.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 31:4Then said Saul to his armour-bearer—Draw thy sword and pierce me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come, and pierce me through, and abuse me. But his armour-bearer was not willing, for he was sore afraid. So Saul took his sword and fell thereon.

2 Kings 9:31So, when, Jehu, had entered in at the gate, she said, Was it peace, when Zimri slew his lord?

Matthew 27:5And, throwing the pieces of silver into the Temple, he withdrew, and, going away, hanged himself.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 16:16-29

Zimri's Death; Reign of Omri. ( b. c. 929.) 15 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines. 16 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp. 17 And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah. 18 And it came… Read the whole commentary →

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