I Kings · Chapter 16 King James Version

I Kings 16:29

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The Scripture

(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In chapter 16 Jehu, the new king of Israel, murders his brothers and takes the throne, then sends the northern tribes to the king of Assyria. The chapter highlights the turmoil of succession and the dire consequences of rebellion.

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