1 Kings 16:16
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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.”
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
צָבָא
the army
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צָבָא
Host, army, warfare. Tsaba. The LORD of hosts. The commander of angel armies. His forces are beyond counting.
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קָשַׁר
he has conspired
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קָשַׁר
to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
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זִמְרִי
Zimri
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זִמְרִי
Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe
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נָכָה
he has struck down
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נָכָה
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
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שַׂר
the commander of
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שַׂר
a head person (of any rank or class)
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עׇמְרִי
Omri
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עׇמְרִי
Omri, an Israelite
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