KJV ORIGINAL
And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His servant Zimri, who was captain of half the king's chariots, plotted against him while the king was in Tirzah, getting drunk in the house of Arza, who managed the king's household in Tirzah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how King Elah's own military officer Zimri conspired against him while the king was drinking heavily and vulnerable.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the reign of King Elah of Israel (around 886-885 BC), son of Baasha. Elah ruled for only two years before being assassinated. Tirzah was the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel at this time, before Samaria was built.
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