How to Pronounce Omri

What does Omri mean?

Omri means “sheaf of corn”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Omri?

Servant of Jehovah. When Elah was murdered by Zimri at Tirzah (1 Kings 16:15-27), Omri, his captain, was made king (B.C. 931). For four years there was continued opposition to his reign, Tibni, another claimant to the throne, leading the opposing party; but at the close of that period all his rivals were defeated, and he became king of Israel, “Tibni died and Omri reigned” (B.C. 927). By his vigour and power he gained great eminence and consolidated the kingdom. He fixed his dynasty on the throne so firmly that it continued during four succeeding reigns. Tirza was for six years the seat of his government.

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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