1 Kings 16:22
New International Version
But Omri’s followers proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

New Living Translation
But Omri’s supporters defeated the supporters of Tibni. So Tibni was killed, and Omri became the next king.

English Standard Version
But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni 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.

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

New King James Version
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri reigned.

New American Standard Bible
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.

NASB 1995
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.

NASB 1977
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. And Tibni died and Omri became king.

Amplified Bible
But the people who followed Omri prevailed over the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

Christian Standard Bible
However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed 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.

Contemporary English Version
Omri's followers were stronger than Tibni's, so Tibni was killed, and Omri became king of Israel

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the half which followed Omri was stronger than the half which followed Tibni, Ginath's son. Tibni died, and Omri became king.

Good News Translation
In the end, those in favor of Omri won out; Tibni died and Omri became king.

International Standard Version
But the army that was loyal to Omri was victorious over Ginath's son Tibni. Tibni later died and Omri became king.

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

NET Bible
Omri's supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

New Heart English Bible
But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Joram his brother at that time, and Omri became king in the place of Tibni.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the people that are after Omri are stronger than the people that are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dies, and Omri reigns.

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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the people will be strengthened which were after Omri over the people which were after Tibni son of Ginath: and Tibni will die, and Omri will reign.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the people that were with Amri, prevailed over the people that followed Thebni the son of Gineth: and Thebni died, and Amri reigned.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the people who were with Omri prevailed over the people who were following Tibni, the son of Ginath. And Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

New American Bible
The partisans of Omri prevailed over those of Tibni, son of Ginath. Tibni died and Omri became king.

New Revised Standard Version
But the people who followed Omri overcame the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri became king.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni; so Tibni died and Omri reigned.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the people that were after Amri was stronger than the people that followed after Tabni, and Tabni died and Amri reigned.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The people that followed Ambri overpowered the people that followed Thamni son of Gonath; and Thamni died and Joram his brother at that time, and Ambri reigned after Thamni.

Additional Translations ...
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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. 23In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 2:8-11
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. ...

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

1 Kings 15:27-28
Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. / In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 9:14-15
Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.”

2 Chronicles 13:17
Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.

2 Chronicles 21:8-10
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.

Isaiah 9:21
Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

Hosea 8:4
They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction.

Matthew 12:25
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

Mark 3:24-25
If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.

Luke 11:17
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.

John 6:15
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

Acts 5:36-37
Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

Acts 8:9-11
Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, / and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, “This man is the divine power called the Great Power.” / They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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1 Kings 16
1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha
5. Elah succeeds him
8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him
11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy
15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself
21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni
23. Omri builds Samaria
25. His wicked reign
27. Ahab succeeds him
29. Ahab's most wicked reign
34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho














But the people who followed Omri
This phrase highlights the division among the Israelites during this period. The Hebrew root for "followed" is "הלך" (halak), which means to walk or go after. This indicates a deliberate choice and allegiance to Omri, suggesting that Omri had a significant influence or charisma that drew people to his side. Historically, Omri was a powerful military leader, and his followers likely saw him as a strong and capable leader who could bring stability to the kingdom.

prevailed over the people who followed Tibni son of Ginath
The word "prevailed" comes from the Hebrew "חזק" (chazaq), meaning to be strong or to strengthen. This suggests not just a numerical superiority but also a strategic or moral strength that led to their victory. The conflict between Omri and Tibni reflects the political instability and factionalism that plagued Israel after the death of King Zimri. Tibni, though a contender for the throne, lacked the support and perhaps the divine favor that Omri had, as seen in the eventual outcome.

So Tibni died
The death of Tibni marks the end of the civil strife and the beginning of Omri's uncontested rule. The brevity of this statement underscores the inevitability of Omri's victory, as if Tibni's death was a foregone conclusion. In the historical context, this reflects the harsh realities of ancient Near Eastern politics, where rival claimants to the throne often met violent ends.

and Omri became king
Omri's ascension to the throne is significant in the biblical narrative. The Hebrew word for "became" is "מלך" (malak), which means to reign or to be king. Omri's reign is noted for its political and military achievements, including the establishment of Samaria as the capital of Israel. From a conservative Christian perspective, Omri's kingship, despite his later idolatrous practices, is seen as part of God's sovereign plan, demonstrating how God can use even flawed leaders to accomplish His purposes.

Verse 22. - But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath [It appears, however, from the following verse that the struggle lasted four years]: so Tibni died [According to Jos., Ant. 8:12. § 5, he was slain by the conqueror. The LXX. has here a curious and probably genuine addition. "And Thabni died, and Joram his brother at that time], and Omri reigned. [The jingle of the Hebrew words is probably designed.] The Reign of Omri.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the followers
הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

of Omri
עָמְרִ֔י (‘ā·mə·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites

proved stronger
וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק (way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

than those
הָעָ֕ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

of Tibni
תִּבְנִ֣י (tiḇ·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8402: Tibni -- a rival of Omri

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ginath.
גִּינַ֑ת (gî·naṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1527: Ginath -- an Israelite

So Tibni
תִּבְנִ֔י (tiḇ·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8402: Tibni -- a rival of Omri

died
וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

and Omri
עָמְרִֽי׃ (‘ā·mə·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites

became king.
וַיִּמְלֹ֖ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel


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