1 Kings 16:20

“Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”

Where the Verse Sits

The preceding line reads “For his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the Lord, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, to make Israel to sin.” The titled verse reads “Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” The following line reads “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.” Together, these lines show how 1 Kings 16:20 functions within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

What the Text Says

The verse reports a particular event, action, location, or result within the biblical narrative. Its contribution is best understood by observing the subject, the action, and the outcome stated in the sentence, with each detail connected to the surrounding sequence.

The sentence centres on “Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” Every part of the study must remain accountable to that statement. The text should be allowed to set the subject, vocabulary, and limits of interpretation.

Why It Matters

Biblical narrative presents its message through real sequences of actions and consequences. Accuracy about the verse preserves the order of the account and prevents conclusions based on something the passage does not say.

For Reflection

A faithful response begins by distinguishing description from command and by noticing how this event fits the surrounding sequence. Readers can then reflect on the choices, consequences, and divine activity that the text itself makes visible.

Taken within its immediate setting, 1 Kings 16:20 has a clear place in the passage. Careful attention to its actual words provides a sound foundation for interpretation and response.