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It happened, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, that he struck all the house of Baasha: he didn`t leave him a single man-child, neither of his relatives, nor of his friends.
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A Ruthless Purge
Commentators note the extreme brutality of Zimri's actions. As soon as he took the throne, he didn't just eliminate Baasha's direct heirs but also his extended family ('kinsfolks') and even his 'friends.' Scholars explain this was a ruthless political move to destroy any potential rivals or anyone who might seek to avenge the old dynasty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Neither of his relatives, nor of his friends - Zimri’s measures were extraordinarily severe. Not only was the royal family exterminated, but…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne
Perhaps the very first day.
This chapter relates entirely to the kingdom of Israel and the revolutions of that kingdom. God still calls Israel His people, though wretchedly co…
