Zimri (Hebrew: זִמְרִי ‎, Zīmrī, lit. ' praiseworthy ', also transliterated as Zambri due to a Greek corruption of Omri), was the fifth king of Israel. His reign lasted only seven days. William F. Albright has dated his reign to 876 BCE, while E. R. Thiele offers the date 885 BCE. [1] His story is told in 1 Kings, Chapter 16.

2022年1月4日 · With all of Baasha’s family dead, Zimri took the throne of Israel, believing himself invincible. That fantasy lasted seven days. While Zimri gloated over his coup, ruling from a city called Tisrah, members of Israel’s army learned what he had done. Infuriated, they chose a new commander, Omri, and marched against Zimri.

2024年1月24日 · King Zimri’s name means “wild sheep” or “wild goat,” and he ruled over the northern kingdom of Israel. His brief and tumultuous reign is recorded in 1 Kings 16. Zimri ascended to the throne during a period of political instability and internal strife.

2 天之前 · Zimri’s seven-day reign is a powerful reminder that human ambition, when detached from God’s will, is doomed to fail. Conclusion. The two figures named Zimri in the Bible serve as powerful examples of rebellion, sin, and divine judgment. The Zimri in Numbers 25 teaches us about the dangers of idolatry and immorality, while the Zimri in 1 ...

Zimri was the fifth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his brief and tumultuous reign. His account is recorded in 1 Kings 16:9-20. Zimri was originally a commander of half the chariots under King Elah, the son of Baasha.

2019年1月21日 · Jezebel calling Jehu Zimri was not only metaphoric but a confirmation of Jehu's assignment. Remember that just like Zimri who slayed all that was in any way connected to Basha, so also did Jehu slay all that was connected to Ahab.

Zimri (Hebrew: זִמְרִי, Zīmrī; lit. 'praiseworthy') son of Salu was the prince or leader of a family within the Tribe of Simeon during the time of the Israelites ’ Exodus in the wilderness at the time when they were approaching the Promised Land.

Fifth sovereign of the separate kingdom of Israel, of which he occupied the throne for the brief period of seven days, B.C. 930 or 929. Originally in command of half the chariots in the royal army, he gained the crown by the murder of King Elah; son of Baasha. But the army made their general, Omri, king, who marched against Tirzah, where Zimri was.

Despite his very short reign, Zimri is said to have “sat on his throne,” implying a form of valid recognition without the national assembly; this must have depended on being in the capital. The note of his contribution to Israel’s apostasy may mean that he formally affirmed his adherence to the religious policy of Jeroboam.

Zimri King of Israel - In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah seven days. The army was encamped near Gibbethon, a Philistine town. When the Israelites in the camp heard ...