16:15 In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri became king over Israel; he ruled for seven days in Tirzah. Zimri’s revolt took place while the army was deployed 2 in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory.
1 tn Heb “and he became king in his place.”
2 tn Heb “Now the people were encamped.