915/914 BC
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Omri · Israel
life, dates, and events
This record brings together the lifespan, dates, Scripture, and every dated event assigned to Omri · Israel.
Life record
Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3009–3019
Reference under review · 905/904 BC
Original year-by-year timeline
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Reference library
Look up Omri in the study works
These links search five public-domain reference works for this person. An author’s definition or conclusion is a study aid—not Scripture—and should be examined against the KJV text.
Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Omri →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Omri →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Omri →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Omri →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Omri · Israel
Creation year 3009915/914 BC
Omri and Tibni divide Israel
Israel is divided between rival claimants before Omri prevails.
1 Kings 16:21–22 · KJV
“Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri. But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.”
Kings and Chronicles chronology
Open Creation year 3009 in the Original Timeline →This placement follows the synchronized reign statements in 1–2 Kings and 1–2 Chronicles. Parallel accession, regnal, and kingdom notices are compared without forcing one kingdom’s count into the other.
Creation year 3012912/911 BC
Omri begins to rule alone
The spreadsheet distinguishes Omri’s earlier contested years from the beginning of his sole rule.
1 Kings 16:23 · KJV
“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.”
Kings and Chronicles chronology
Open Creation year 3012 in the Original Timeline →This placement follows the synchronized reign statements in 1–2 Kings and 1–2 Chronicles. Parallel accession, regnal, and kingdom notices are compared without forcing one kingdom’s count into the other.