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King living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Omri

King of Israel, 929–918 BCReigned 12 years

1 Kings 16:15–28

Scripture’s verdict: Did evil in Yahweh’s eyes (1 Kings 16:25).

Built Samaria as Israel's capital. Assyrian records called Israel "the land of Omri" long after his dynasty ended.

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