1 Kings 16:17

Verse

Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Then Omri went up from Gibbethon, with all the army of Israel, and they made an attack on Tirzah, shutting in the town on every side.

Free Bible Version

Omri and the whole Israelite army left Gibbethon and went and besieged Tirzah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Omri went vp from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Translation for Translators

The Israeli army was camped near Gibbethon city. When they heard what Zimri had done, they left there and went to Tirzah, and surrounded the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Omri went up from Gibbethon and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Noah Webster Bible

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

World English Bible

Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Young's Literal Translation

And Omri goeth up, and all Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they lay siege to Tirzah.

Context

Zimri Reigns in Israel

¹⁶and 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.¹⁷Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.¹⁸When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down upon himself. So he died

Summary

This verse describes the rise of Omri as king of Israel after a period of political turmoil and division. Omri's reign marked a significant shift in power and stability within the nation. His ascent to the throne was a result of his military prowess and political acumen, leading to the eventual establishment of a new capital city, Samaria. Despite the challenges faced by Israel during this time, Omri's leadership brought a sense of order and strength to the kingdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath,.... Very probably they had a battle, in which the latter were worsted: so Tibni died; in the battle: and Omri reigned; took possession of the throne, his rival being slain.

1 Kings 16:17

Zimri Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Bible in Basic English

Then Omri went up from Gibbethon, with all the army of Israel, and they made an attack on Tirzah, shutting in the town on every side.

Free Bible Version

Omri and the whole Israelite army left Gibbethon and went and besieged Tirzah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Omri went vp from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Translation for Translators

The Israeli army was camped near Gibbethon city. When they heard what Zimri had done, they left there and went to Tirzah, and surrounded the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Omri went up from Gibbethon and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Noah Webster Bible

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

World English Bible

Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Young's Literal Translation

And Omri goeth up, and all Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they lay siege to Tirzah.