The conspiracy of Zimri—Elah’s “servant” (that is, his “subject”)—was favored by his position, which probably gave him military authority in the ci…

Drinking himself drunk. —There seems an emphasis of half-contemptuous condemnation in the description of Elah’s debaucher…

And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots His military chariots; there were two captains of them, and this was …

This chapter relates entirely to the kingdom of Israel and the revolutions of that kingdom. God still calls Israel His people, though wretchedly co…