1 Kings 16:21
“Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he walked in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin,.... Worshipping the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Divided into two parts - Why this division took place we cannot tell; the people appear to have been for Tibni, the army…
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
Two parties in Israel. Omri's followers prevail. Reign of Omri, and the building of Samaria (Not in Chronicles)
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