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1 Kings 16:15

1 Kings 16:15 in Multiple Translations

In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah for seven days. Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines,

¶ In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

In the twenty-seventh year of Asa, king of Judah, Zimri was king for seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were attacking Gibbethon in the land of the Philistines.

Zimri became king of Israel in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Asa of Judah. He reigned in Tirzah seven days. At that time the Israelite army was attacking the Philistine town of Gibbethon.

In the seuen and twentie yeere of Asa King of Iudah did Zimri reigne seuen dayes in Tirzah, and the people was then in campe against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistims.

In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, reigned hath Zimri seven days in Tirzah; and the people are encamping against Gibbethon, which [is] to the Philistines;

In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

In the seven and twentieth year of Asa king of Juda, Zambri reigned seven days in Thersa: now the army was besieging Gebbethon a city of the Philistines.

So Zimri became the king of Israel after Asa had been king of Judah for 27 years. But Zimri ruled in Tirzah for only seven days. The Israeli army was beseiging/surrounding Gibeah, a town which belonged to the Philistine people-group.

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1 Kings 16:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בִּ/שְׁנַת֩ עֶשְׂרִ֨ים וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע שָׁנָ֗ה לְ/אָסָא֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ יְהוּדָ֔ה מָלַ֥ךְ זִמְרִ֛י שִׁבְעַ֥ת יָמִ֖ים בְּ/תִרְצָ֑ה וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם חֹנִ֔ים עַֽל גִּבְּת֖וֹן אֲשֶׁ֥ר לַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים
בִּ/שְׁנַת֩ shâneh H8141 year Prep | N-fs
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Adj
וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע shebaʻ H7651 seven Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֗ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs
לְ/אָסָא֙ ʼÂçâʼ H609 Asa Prep | N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms
יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper
מָלַ֥ךְ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Perf-3ms
זִמְרִ֛י Zimrîy H2174 Zimri N-proper
שִׁבְעַ֥ת shebaʻ H7651 seven Adj
יָמִ֖ים yôwm H3117 day N-mp
בְּ/תִרְצָ֑ה Tirtsâh H8656 Tirzah Prep | N-proper
וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם ʻam H5971 Amaw Conj | Art | N-ms
חֹנִ֔ים chânâh H2583 to camp V-Qal
עַֽל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
גִּבְּת֖וֹן Gibbᵉthôwn H1405 Gibbethon N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
לַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים Pᵉlishtîy H6430 Philistines Prep | Ngmpa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 16:15

בִּ/שְׁנַת֩ shâneh H8141 "year" Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע shebaʻ H7651 "seven" Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
שָׁנָ֗ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לְ/אָסָא֙ ʼÂçâʼ H609 "Asa" Prep | N-proper
Asa was a king of Judah, son of Abijam, who ruled wisely and brought peace to the land, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:11-15 and 2 Chronicles 14-16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Elkanah (H0511K); father of: Berechiah (H1296I) § Asa = "healer: injurious (?)" 1) king of Judah, son of Abijam, father of Jehoshaphat 2) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Asa. See also: 1 Kings 15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:23; Jeremiah 41:9.
מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
מָלַ֥ךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
זִמְרִ֛י Zimrîy H2174 "Zimri" N-proper
Zimri was the name of several Israelites, including a man in the tribe of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. The name means 'my music' and is also associated with an Arabian tribe. In the Bible, it's simply translated as 'Zimri'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1; son of: Zerah (H2226I); brother of: Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H), Calcol (H3633H) and Dara (H1873); father of: Carmi (H3756H); also called Zimri at 1Ch.2.6; Another name of zav.di (זַבְדִּי "Zabdi" H2067G) § Zimri = "my music" an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Zimri. See also: Numbers 25:14; 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 25:25.
שִׁבְעַ֥ת shebaʻ H7651 "seven" Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
יָמִ֖ים yôwm H3117 "day" N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
בְּ/תִרְצָ֑ה Tirtsâh H8656 "Tirzah" Prep | N-proper
Tirzah was a city in ancient Palestine, one of the kingdoms conquered by Joshua and the Israelites, and later the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.
Definition: § Tirzah = "favourable" one of the kingdoms on the west of the Jordan conquered by Joshua and the Israelites a Canaanite city, later capital of the northern kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tirzah. See also: Numbers 26:33; 1 Kings 16:6; Song of Solomon 6:4.
וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Conj | Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
חֹנִ֔ים chânâh H2583 "to camp" V-Qal
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
עַֽל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
גִּבְּת֖וֹן Gibbᵉthôwn H1405 "Gibbethon" N-proper
Gibbethon was a town in Palestine, given to the Levites. It means 'mound' and was a Philistine town in Dan.
Definition: § Gibbethon = "mound" a Philistine town in Dan allocated to the Kohathite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Gibbethon. See also: Joshua 19:44; 1 Kings 15:27; 1 Kings 16:17.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים Pᵉlishtîy H6430 "Philistines" Prep | Ngmpa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 16:15

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1 1 Kings 15:27 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.
2 Joshua 19:44 Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
3 Job 20:5 the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
4 Joshua 21:23 From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon,
5 2 Kings 9:31 And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?”
6 1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years.
7 Psalms 37:35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

1 Kings 16:15 Summary

This verse tells us about a man named Zimri who became king of Israel for just seven days. He took power by killing the previous king, but the army didn't want him as their leader, so they made someone else king instead, as seen in 1 Kings 16:16. This shows how quickly things can change when people are not following God's ways, and it reminds us of the importance of seeking God's guidance in our lives, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6. The fact that the army was at war with the Philistines at the time adds to the sense of uncertainty and conflict in the region, highlighting the need for faithful leaders like Asa, who trusted in God and led his people wisely, as mentioned in 1 Kings 15:11-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Zimri's reign last only seven days?

Zimri's short reign was likely due to his violent and power-hungry actions, which led to the army's quick rejection of him, as seen in 1 Kings 16:16, where the people proclaim Omri king over Israel after hearing of Zimri's conspiracy and murder of King Elah.

What is the significance of the troops being encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines?

The presence of the Israelite troops at Gibbethon suggests that Israel was at war with the Philistines, and this external threat may have contributed to the internal power struggles and instability within Israel, as mentioned in 1 Kings 16:15 and supported by the broader context of 1 Kings 15:32.

How does this verse relate to the larger story of the kings of Israel?

This verse is part of the narrative of the kings of Israel, highlighting the recurring theme of division, power struggles, and the consequences of sin, as seen in the stories of Baasha and Elah in 1 Kings 16:13 and the warnings against idolatry in Deuteronomy 12:31.

What can we learn from the contrast between Asa's long reign in Judah and Zimri's brief reign in Israel?

The contrast between Asa's 41-year reign in Judah, marked by faithfulness to God, and Zimri's short 7-day reign in Israel, marked by violence and sin, highlights the importance of godly leadership and the consequences of disobedience, as taught in Proverbs 14:34 and 1 Kings 15:11-14.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are the spiritual implications of a leader's actions, and how do they impact the people they serve, as seen in the contrast between Asa and Zimri?
  2. How can I apply the lessons of 1 Kings 16:15 to my own life, considering the consequences of my choices and the importance of seeking God's guidance?
  3. In what ways can I be a positive influence on those around me, promoting peace and stability rather than conflict and division, as encouraged in Psalm 34:14 and Matthew 5:9?
  4. What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty and His involvement in the affairs of nations, as seen in the rise and fall of leaders like Zimri and Omri?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 16:15

In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah, c] Until the army under Omri came and took the palace, and destroyed him: and the people were encamped

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 16:15

And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 16:15

Which had been besieged before, , but, it seems, was then relieved, or afterwards recovered by the Philistines, taking the advantage of the disorders and contentions which were among their enemies.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 16:15

1 Kings 16:15 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people [were] encamped against Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines.Ver. 15. Did Zimri reign seven days.] God quickly wore this rod of his wrath to the stumps, and then cast it into the fire.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 16:15

Verse 15. The people were encamped against Gibbethon] It appears that, at this time, the Israelites had war with the Philistines, and were now besieging Gibbethon, one of their cities. This army, hearing that Zimri had rebelled and killed Elah, made Omri, their general, king, who immediately raised the siege of Gibbethon, and went to attack Zimri in the royal city of Tirzah; who, finding his affairs desperate, chose rather to consume himself in his palace than to fall into the hands of his enemies.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 16:15

15–20. Zimri king of Israel. Omri proclaimed king by the army (Not in Chronicles) 15. In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah] The chronological note is omitted by the LXX. And [R.V. Now] the people were encamped against Gibbethon] The LXX. explains ‘the people’ by ἡπαρεμβολὴ = the camp. It was, of course, only the army and camp-followers who were away in the land of the Philistines. Apparently the attempt to wrest Gibbethon from the Philistines had continued from the time of Nadab. But the vicissitudes of the northern kingdom had been many, and such as to hinder the prosecution of any campaign.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 16:15

ZIMRI’S REIGN, 1 Kings 16:15-20. 15. Zimri… seven days — This is the shortest reign on record. Short lived are the glories bought by bloody hands.

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