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1 Kings 16:23-25
GOD’S WORD Translation
1 Kings 16:23-25
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 Omri began to rule Israel in Asa’s thirty-first year as king of Judah. He ruled for 12 years, 6 of them in Tirzah.
24 Omri bought a hill from Shemer for 150 pounds of silver. He fortified the hill and built the city of Samaria on it. He named the city after its former owner, Shemer.
King Omri of Israel
25 Omri did what the Lord considered evil. He did more evil things than all ⌞the kings⌟ before him.
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