1 Kings 16:29
And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 16:24
Historical context
In 1 Kings 16:24, Omri's purchase of Samaria explains why Ahab reigned there—the city's origin.
1 Kings 16:21
Historical context
In 1 Kings 16:21, the civil strife over Omri's kingship provides background for Ahab's reign.
1 Kings 16:23
Historical context
In 1 Kings 16:23, Omri's accession in Asa's 31st year parallels Ahab's in Asa's 38th, showing chronology.