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Zimri
An army officer who murdered Elah and reigned just seven days before dying in the flames of his own palace.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleA chariot commander who murdered king Elah and reigned just seven days before burning the palace over himself.
1 Kings 16:9–18
Where in scripture
1 KingsIn the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.
1 Kings 16:15 — Reigns seven days
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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