1 Kings 16:17
New International Version
Then Omri and all the Israelites with him withdrew from Gibbethon and laid siege to Tirzah.

New Living Translation
So Omri led the entire army of Israel up from Gibbethon to attack Tirzah, Israel’s capital.

English Standard Version
So Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

King James Bible
And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

New King James Version
Then Omri and all Israel with him went up from Gibbethon, and they besieged Tirzah.

New American Standard Bible
Then Omri and all Israel with him went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

NASB 1995
Then Omri and all Israel with him went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

NASB 1977
Then Omri and all Israel with him went up from Gibbethon, and they besieged Tirzah.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Omri and all Israel with him went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

Amplified Bible
Then Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Christian Standard Bible
Omri along with all Israel marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Omri along with all Israel marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

American Standard Version
And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Contemporary English Version
At once, Omri and his army marched to Tirzah and attacked.

English Revised Version
And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Omri and the Israelite troops with him left Gibbethon and attacked Tirzah.

Good News Translation
Omri and his troops left Gibbethon and went and besieged Tirzah.

International Standard Version
Then Omri and the entire army of Israel left from Gibbethon and attacked Tirzah.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

NET Bible
Omri and all Israel went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

New Heart English Bible
Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

World English Bible
Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Omri goes up, and all Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they lay siege to Tirzah.

Young's Literal Translation
And Omri goeth up, and all Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they lay siege to Tirzah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Omri will go up, and all Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they will press upon Tirzah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Amri went up, and all Israel with him from Gebbethon, and they besieged Thersa.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Omri ascended, and all of Israel with him, from Gibbethon, and they besieged Tirzah.

New American Bible
Omri and all Israel with him marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

New Revised Standard Version
So Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Omri went up from Gath, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Amri went up, and all Israel with him, from Gath, and they encamped against Terzah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ambri went up, and all Israel with him, out of Gabathon; and they besieged Thersa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Zimri Reigns in Israel
16and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had not only conspired but had also struck down the king. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel. 17Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. 18When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down upon himself. So he died…

Cross References
2 Kings 9:31
And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?”

2 Kings 10:17
When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah.

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 Kings 9:27
When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there.

2 Kings 9:22
When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?”

2 Kings 9:6-7
So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel. / And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel.

2 Kings 9:11-13
When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied. / “That is a lie!” they said. “Tell us now!” So Jehu answered, “He talked to me about this and that, saying, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’” / Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

2 Kings 9:30
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window.

2 Kings 9:32-33
He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. / “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot.

2 Kings 10:1-3
Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the officials of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians of the sons of Ahab, saying: / “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, / select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.”

2 Kings 10:18-28
Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ...

2 Kings 10:30-31
Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.

2 Kings 11:1-3
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.

2 Kings 11:13-16
When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” ...

2 Kings 11:17-20
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. / So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. / He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

besieged Tirzah

Judges 9:45,50,56,57
And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt…

2 Kings 6:24,25
And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria…

2 Kings 18:9-12
And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it…

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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














Then Omri and all the Israelites
Omri was a military commander who became king of Israel after a period of civil unrest. His rise to power is significant as it marks the beginning of a new dynasty. Omri's leadership is noted for its military strength and political acumen. The mention of "all the Israelites" indicates a unified force, suggesting that Omri had considerable support among the people, which was crucial for his consolidation of power. This unity contrasts with the division seen earlier in the kingdom, highlighting a temporary stabilization under Omri's rule.

marched up from Gibbethon
Gibbethon was a Philistine city located in the territory of Dan, which had been a site of conflict between Israel and the Philistines. The phrase "marched up" suggests a strategic military movement, as Gibbethon was situated at a lower elevation compared to Tirzah. This movement indicates a shift in focus from external threats to internal consolidation of power. The historical context of Gibbethon as a battleground underscores the ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighbors, reflecting the turbulent nature of the period.

and besieged Tirzah
Tirzah was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before Samaria was established by Omri. The siege of Tirzah signifies a critical moment in Omri's campaign to secure his kingship. The act of besieging the city indicates a decisive and aggressive approach to eliminating opposition, specifically against Zimri, who had declared himself king. This event is part of the broader narrative of political instability and the frequent changes in leadership that characterized the northern kingdom. The siege also foreshadows the eventual establishment of Samaria as the new capital, which Omri would build, marking a significant shift in the political and cultural landscape of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Omri
A military commander who became king of Israel. He is known for establishing a new dynasty and moving the capital to Samaria.

2. Israelites
The people of the northern kingdom of Israel, who were involved in the political and military actions of the time.

3. Gibbethon
A city originally belonging to the Philistines, which was a site of conflict between Israel and the Philistines.

4. Tirzah
The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before Omri moved it to Samaria. It was a significant city during the reigns of several kings.

5. Siege
A military operation where forces surround a city to cut off supplies and compel surrender. This was a common tactic in ancient warfare.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Influence
Omri's actions demonstrate the significant impact a leader can have on a nation. His decision to besiege Tirzah and later move the capital to Samaria shows strategic thinking but also highlights the potential for leaders to lead people away from God.

Consequences of Political Ambition
Omri's rise to power was marked by conflict and ambition. This serves as a reminder of the potential moral and spiritual costs of political ambition when it is not aligned with God's will.

The Importance of Spiritual Foundations
The shift in capitals from Tirzah to Samaria under Omri's rule symbolizes a shift in spiritual focus. Believers are reminded to maintain strong spiritual foundations regardless of external changes.

God's Sovereignty in History
Despite the political maneuvers and human ambition, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold. This encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate control over history.Verse 17. - And Omri went up from Gibbethon ["The expression, 'went up,' accurately marks the ascent of the army from the Shephelah, where Gibbethon was situated, to the hill country of Israel, on the edge of which Tirzah stood" (Rawlinson)], and all Israel [see on ver. 16] with him, and they besieged Tirzah. [It is probable that they arrived before the city on the sixth or seventh day after the assassination of Elah. This period would just allow sufficient time for the news of the conspiracy to travel to Gibbethon and for the march of the army.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

and
עִמּ֖וֹ (‘im·mōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the Israelites
יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

marched up
וַיַּעֲלֶ֥ה (way·ya·‘ă·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

from Gibbethon
מִֽגִּבְּת֑וֹן (mig·gib·bə·ṯō·wn)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1405: Gibbethon -- 'mound', a city in Dan

and besieged
וַיָּצֻ֖רוּ (way·yā·ṣu·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6696: To confine, bind, besiege

Tirzah.
תִּרְצָֽה׃ (tir·ṣāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city


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