King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But the faction supporting 'Omri won out over that of Tivni the son of Ginat; so Tivni died, and 'Omri became king.
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:
But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the people{H5971} that followed{H310} Omri{H6018} prevailed{H2388} against{H854} the people{H5971} that followed{H310} Tibni{H8402} the son{H1121} of Ginath{H1527}: so Tibni{H8402} died{H4191}, and Omri{H6018} reigned{H4427}.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 16:22
1 Kings 16:22 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the Books of Kings, which recounts the history of the ancient kingdom of Israel, detailing the reigns of its monarchs and the religious and political developments of the time. This particular verse is situated in a period of political instability and transition in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, following the tumultuous reign of King Ahab's father, Omri.
The verse specifically addresses the power struggle that ensued after the death of King Zimri, who had briefly seized the throne through a military coup. Upon Zimri's death, the Israelite people were divided in their allegiance between two contenders for the throne: Omri, a military commander, and Tibni the son of Ginath, whose background is not extensively detailed in the biblical text. The verse conveys that after a period of civil conflict, Omri's faction emerged victorious, leading to Tibni's death and Omri's solidification of power as king of Israel.
Omri's reign marked a significant moment in Israel's history, as he was able to bring a degree of stability and strength to the kingdom after a succession of short-lived and often violent reigns. Despite this, the biblical authors evaluate Omri negatively for leading the people into idolatry and for not following the laws of God, as later verses in the chapter indicate (1 Kings 16:25-26). Omri is also notable for establishing the city of Samaria as his capital, a city that would become symbolic of the Northern Kingdom's apostasy and eventual downfall.
In summary, 1 Kings 16:22 captures a pivotal moment in the history of ancient Israel, highlighting the themes of political strife, leadership transition, and the ongoing spiritual decline of the nation. It underscores the human dynamics of power and the influence of leadership on the religious and moral trajectory of a society.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H6018
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עׇמְרִי
Transliteration: ʻOmrîy
Pronunciation: om-ree'
Description: from עָמַר; heaping; Omri, an Israelite; Omri. - Strong's Number: H2388
There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָזַק
Transliteration: châzaq
Pronunciation: khaw-zak'
Description: a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer; aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. - Strong's Number: H854
There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵת
Transliteration: ʼêth
Pronunciation: ayth
Description: probably from אָנָה; properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.; against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. - Strong's Number: H8402
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תִּבְנִי
Transliteration: Tibnîy
Pronunciation: tib-nee'
Description: xlit Tibni corrected to Tibnîy; from תֶּבֶן; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite; Tibni. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H1527
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּינַת
Transliteration: Gîynath
Pronunciation: ghee-nath'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Ginath, an Israelite; Ginath. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H4427
There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלַךְ
Transliteration: mâlak
Pronunciation: maw-lak'
Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.