John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:18
And it came to pass, that when Zimri saw that the city was taken ,.... That Omri, and the army with him, had got into it, being a place not much fortified, and Zimri not having force enough to defend it against such an army: that he went into the palace of the king's house ; into the innermost and most splendid, as well as the strongest part of it: and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and he died ; that he might not fall into the hands of his rival, who he might fear would... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 16:15-28
Solomon observes (Prov. 28:2) that for the transgression of a land many were the princes thereof (so it was here in Israel), but by a man of understanding the state thereof shall be prolonged?so it was with Judah at the same time under Asa. When men forsake God they are out of the way of rest and establishment. Zimri, and Tibni, and Omri, are here striving for the crown. Proud aspiring men ruin one another, and involve others in the ruin. These confusions end in the settlement of Omri; we must... read more