1 Könige 16:23-24

23 Im einunddreißigsten Jahre Asas, des Königs von Juda, wurde Omri König über Israel, zwölf Jahre; zu Tirza regierte er sechs Jahre.

24 Und er kaufte den Berg Samaria von Schemer um zwei Talente Silber; und er bebaute den Berg und gab der Stadt, die er gebaut hatte, den Namen Samaria, nach dem Namen Schemers, des Herrn des Berges.

1 Könige 16:23-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 16

This chapter contains a prophecy of the ruin of the family of Baasha, and an account of his death, 1Ki 16:1-7, and of his son's reigning in his stead two years, who was slain by Zimri one of his captains, 1Ki 16:8-14, and who reigned but seven days, 1Ki 16:15-20, and the people being divided between Tibni and Omri, the party for the latter prevailed, and he was made king, and reigned twelve years, 1Ki 16:21-28, and was succeeded by his son Ahab, a very wicked prince, 1Ki 16:29-33, and the chapter is concluded with the rebuilding of Jericho, 1Ki 16:34.