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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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:24

And he bought the hill of Samaria of Shemer, for two talents of silver ,.... A talent of silver, according to Brerewood F6 De Ponder. & Pret. c. 4. , was of our money three hundred and seventy five pounds, so that this hill was purchased at seven hundred and fifty pounds: and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria ; its name from him was Shomeron, which is the Hebrew name for Samaria; which,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 16:24

He bought the hill Samaria of Shemer - This should be read, "He bought the hill of Shomeron from Shomer, and called it Shomeron, (i.e., Little Shomer), after the name of Shomer, owner of the hill." At first the kings of Israel dwelt at Shechem, and then at Tirzah; but this place having suffered much in the civil broils, and the place having been burnt down by Zimri, Omri purposed to found a new city, to which he might transfer the seat of government. He fixed on a hill that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:21-34

Change without improvement. I. OMRI 'S INDEBTEDNESS TO DIVINE GOODNESS . 1 . His success against Zimri ( 1 Kings 16:15-25 ). The traitor fell before him almost without a struggle. 2 . Against Tibni . Israel was equally divided, yet his life was preserved and the kingdom given to him. Men pass up to place and means and influence through a pathway which, if it is only looked back upon and considered, is full of power to touch the heart and bow it under the will of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:23-28

Omri's Reign. After a four years' contest with Tibni, the son of Ginath, for the crown of Israel, the followers of Omri prevailed over the adherents of his rival. The issue, then, was that "Tibni died and Omri reigned." Whether Tibni died in battle, or whether, when his followers were overcome, he was taken and put to death, is not written; but the record illustrates how in the revolutions of the wheel of fortune the fall of one makes way for the rise of another. Let us now view this new... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:23-28

Omri's Reign. After a four years' contest with Tibni, the son of Ginath, for the crown of Israel, the followers of Omri prevailed over the adherents of his rival. The issue, then, was that "Tibni died and Omri reigned." Whether Tibni died in battle, or whether, when his followers were overcome, he was taken and put to death, is not written; but the record illustrates how in the revolutions of the wheel of fortune the fall of one makes way for the rise of another. Let us now view this new... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:24

And he bought [ i.e; after the six years just mentioned. During the four years of anarchy Omri would seem to have retained possession of the capital which he had taken ( 1 Kings 16:18 ) on Zimri's death. But the palace being burnt and the defences perhaps weakened by the siege, he determined, rather than rebuild it, to found a capital elsewhere] the hill Samaria [Heb. Shomeron, called by Herod Sebaste, whence its modern name Sebustieh . In his selection of Samaria for the seat... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 16:24

“Samaria” represents the Greek form of the name Σαμάρεια Samareia; the original is שׁמרון shômerôn (margin). The site is marked by the modern “Sebustiyeh,” an Arabic corruption of Sebaste, the name given by Herod to Samaria when he rebuilt it. Sebustiyeh is situated on a very remarkable “hill.” In the heart of the mountains of Israel occurs a deep basin-shaped depression, in the midst of which rises an oblong hill, with steep but not inaccessible sides, and a long flat top. This was the site... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 16:24

1 Kings 16:24. He bought the hill Samaria of Shemer Where he built the noted city of that name, which ever after was the royal city of the kings of Israel, the palace of Tirzah being burned. This city, in process of time, became so considerable, that it gave name to the middle part of Canaan, which lay between Galilee on the north, and Judea on the south, and to the inhabitants of that country, who were called Samaritans. For two talents of silver Something more than seven hundred pounds... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:21-28

The dynasty of Omri established (16:21-28)Confusion followed Zimri’s death. Omri seized the throne but was challenged by Tibni. There was civil war for four years (see v. 15,23) before Omri was officially crowned king. Two years later he moved his capital from Tirzah to Samaria, which remained the capital till the end of the northern kingdom. It was an excellent site for a capital and enabled later kings to withstand fierce attacks and strong sieges (21-24).During the remaining six years of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 16:15-28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 16:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:21-34

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:23-28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:23-28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 16:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 16:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 16:24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 16:21-28

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