1 Kings 16:21-23

New English Translation

Omri’s Reign over Israel

²¹ At that time the people of Israel were divided in their loyalties. Half the people supported Tibni son of Ginath and wanted to make him king; the other half supported Omri. ²² Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.

²³ In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king over Israel. He ruled for twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.