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1 Kings 16:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now the other things that Omri did, and the power he showed, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is referring readers to another historical record for more details about King Omri's reign and accomplishments.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the brief account of King Omri's reign over the northern kingdom of Israel (around 885-874 BC). The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel' was likely an official court record that documented the deeds of Israel's monarchs, separate from the biblical books of Chronicles. Though the Bible gives Omri only six verses, he was actually one of Israel's most significant kings politically and militarily.

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