1 Kings 16:21-28
divided <02505> [divided.]
thirty-first <07970> [A.M. 3079-3086. B.C. 925-918. the thirty.]
As it is stated in verses 10 and 15, that Zimri began to reign in the 27th year of Asa; and as he reigned only seven days, and Omri immediately succeeded him, this could not be the 31st, but in the 27th year of Asa. Jarchi, from Sedar Olam, reconciles this, by stating that Tibni and Omri began to reign jointly in the 27th year of Asa; and that Tibni dying about five years afterwards, Omri began to reign alone in the 31st year of Asa.
year ............... twelve years <08147 08141> [twelve years.]
named ... city <08034 05892> [the name of the city.]
Samaria .............................. Samaria <08111> [Samaria. Heb. Shomeron.]
Samaria was situated on a agreeable and fertile hill in the tribe of Ephraim, twelve miles from Dothaim and four from Atharoth, according to Eusebius, and one day's journey from Jerusalem, according to Josephus.
<07489> [did worse.]
<03212> [he walked.]
worthless <01892> [their vanities.]
rest <03499> [the rest.]
Omri passed away <06018 07901> [So Omri slept.]
