1 Kings 16:15-18

15 Zimri King of Israel
In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah seven days. The army was encamped near Gibbethon, a Philistine town.

16 When the Israelites in the camp heard that Zimri had plotted against the king and murdered him, they proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel that very day there in the camp.

17 Then Omri and all the Israelites with him withdrew from Gibbethon and laid siege to Tirzah.

18 When Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the citadel of the royal palace and set the palace on fire around him. So he died,

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Cross References for 1 Kings 16:15-18

Job 20:5 - that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. Click to read the verse Job 20:5 Click to read the verse Job 20:5

Psalms 37:35 - I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green tree in its native soil, Click to read the verse Psalms 37:35 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:35

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Joshua 19:44 - Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, Click to read the verse Joshua 19:44 Click to read the verse Joshua 19:44

Joshua 21:23 - Also from the tribe of Dan they received Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Click to read the verse Joshua 21:23 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:23

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2 Kings 9:31 - As Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, Zimri, you murderer of your master?” Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:31 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:31

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