In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
In the thirty-first year of King Asa's reign over Judah, Omri became king of Israel and ruled for twelve years. He ruled for six years from the city of Tirzah.
This verse records when Omri became king of Israel and notes that he ruled for twelve years, with six of those years being from the capital city of Tirzah.
📚 Historical Context
During the divided kingdom period after Solomon's death, Israel and Judah were separate nations with their own kings, and Asa was a faithful king reigning over Judah for many years. Omri rose to power in Israel through a series of conflicts and coups, becoming king in the 31st year of Asa's reign and ruling for twelve years, with the first six years based in the city of Tirzah as his capital. This verse reflects the ongoing political turmoil in Israel, where leadership changes often involved violence and instability, contrasting with the relative stability in Judah under Asa.
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