_Elah _. .. _ Zimri _. .. _ Arza._
ELAH, ZIMRI, AND ARZA
There was once a king in Israel called Elah. He reigned over Israel in
Tirzah two years. He had a servant called Zimri who was a captain of
his chariots. Zimri was a born traitor. Treachery was in his very
blood. In the case of Elah, Zimri h... [ Continue Reading ]
_So Tibni died, and Omri reigned._
TIBNI AND OMRI
We have often been struck by the difference in the lot of men upon the
earth; for example, as between the rich man and Lazarus, and between
the great king and the poor wise man. The text brings these
differences before us sharply--“Tibni died, and... [ Continue Reading ]
_Omri slept with his fathers _. .. _ Ahab his son reigned in his
stead._
OMRI AND AHAB
A careful study of the two kingdoms, Israel and Judah, compels one to
feel that communities do the best when they most honour God, and that
forgetfulness of Him, and especially revolt from Him, brings
disturbanc... [ Continue Reading ]