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.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 16:29 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:29, Omri's son Ahab succeeds him, continuing the same royal line—this verse identifies Omri as Ahab's father.

1 Kings 16:8 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:8, Elah's reign begins in the 26th year of Asa; this verse places Omri's start in the 31st, showing the sequence of kings.

1 Kings 16:10 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:10, Zimri's reign is dated to the 27th year of Asa; here Omri's is the 31st—placing his rise chronologically after Zimri's coup.

1 Kings 16:15 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:15, Zimri's seven-day reign is dated to the 27th year of Asa; this verse gives Omri's start in the 31st, continuing the same dating framework.

1 Kings 14:17 Historical context

In 1 Kings 14:17, Jeroboam's son dies in Tirzah—showing the city was already a royal residence before Omri's reign.

2 Chronicles 22:2 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 22:2, Athaliah is called Omri's granddaughter, revealing that Omri's dynasty later produced a queen mother in Judah.

Joshua 12:24 Historical context

In Joshua 12:24, the king of Tirzah is listed among conquered Canaanite rulers—showing Tirzah's earlier history as a city later used by Omri.