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1 Kings 16:23

1 Kings 16:23
In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And in the thirty fifth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel,.... At the latter end…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

In the thirty and first year of Asa - There must be a mistake here in the number thirty-one; for, in Kg1 16:10 and Kg1…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 16:15-28

Solomon observes (Pro 28:2) that for the transgression of a land many were the princes thereof (so it was here in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

over Israel, twelve years The R.V. inserts in italics - and reigned," after -Israel" to make the sense clear. See on 1Ki…

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