I Kings · Chapter 16 King James Version

I Kings 16:34

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The Scripture

(34) In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.
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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