Zimri conspires against Baasha, and kills him: the people of Israel make Omri king, and besiege Zimri in Tirzah: Zimri burns himself in the king's palace. Omri overcomes Tibni, and is succeeded by his son Ahab, who reigns twenty-two years. Joshua's curse upon the builder of Jericho fulfilled.
Before Christ 929.
1 Kings 15:1. Saying— That he should say to him. Houbigant.