1 Kings 16:22

Verse

But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

American Standard Version (1901)

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Bible in Basic English

But the supporters of Omri overcame those who were on the side of Tibni, the son of Ginath; and death came to Tibni and to his brother Joram at that time: and Omri became king in the place of Tibni.

Free Bible Version

However, those on Omri's side defeated Tibni's supporters. Tibni was killed and Omri became king.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the people that folowed Omri, preuayled against the people that followed Tibni the sonne of Ginath: so Tibni dyed, and Omri reigned.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Translation for Translators

Those who supported Omri ◄were stronger than/defeated► those who supported Tibni. So Tibni was killed, and Omri became king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the people who followed Omri were stronger than the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king.

Noah Webster Bible

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

World English Bible

But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Young's Literal Translation

and stronger are the people that are after Omri than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dieth, and Omri reigneth.

Context

Omri Reigns in Israel

²¹At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.²²But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

Summary

1 Kings 16:22 recounts the reign of King Omri, who did more evil in the sight of the Lord than all who were before him. This verse highlights the consequences of turning away from God and following wicked ways, leading to the deterioration of a nation. It serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of sin and the importance of obedience to God's commands. The verse underscores the principle that righteousness exalts a nation, while sin is a reproach to any people. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need for leaders to seek God's guidance and walk in His ways to ensure the well-being of their kingdom.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tibni died--The Hebrew does not enable us to determine whether his death was violent or natural.

1 Kings 16:22

Omri Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

American Standard Version (1901)

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Bible in Basic English

But the supporters of Omri overcame those who were on the side of Tibni, the son of Ginath; and death came to Tibni and to his brother Joram at that time: and Omri became king in the place of Tibni.

Free Bible Version

However, those on Omri's side defeated Tibni's supporters. Tibni was killed and Omri became king.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the people that folowed Omri, preuayled against the people that followed Tibni the sonne of Ginath: so Tibni dyed, and Omri reigned.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Translation for Translators

Those who supported Omri ◄were stronger than/defeated► those who supported Tibni. So Tibni was killed, and Omri became king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the people who followed Omri were stronger than the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king.

Noah Webster Bible

But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

World English Bible

But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Young's Literal Translation

and stronger are the people that are after Omri than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dieth, and Omri reigneth.

1 Kings 16:22

Verse

Context

Omri Reigns in Israel

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Kings 16:22

Omri Reigns in Israel

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary