OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 16:23

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In the thirty-first year of Asa king of Judah, Omri began to reign over Israel for twelve years. He reigned six years in Tirzah.

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Verse 23. In the one and thirtieth year, and so forth Amri began to reign in the seven and twentieth year of Asa; but had not the quiet possession of the kingdom, till the death of his competitor Thebni, which was in the one and thirtieth year of Asa’s reign. Challoner.—Twelve years in all, ( Worthington.) comprehending the four of civil war; six at Thersa, and two in Samaria. Houbigant.

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