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Earthly Fame vs. Godly Faith
Matthew Henry highlights a profound contrast. The verse mentions Omri's 'might' recorded in a human history book, but his legacy before God was one of wickedness. This serves as a powerful reminder that worldly success and historical renown are entirely separate from one's standing with God. A person can build cities and be famous in history, yet not have their name in the 'book of life'.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 16:27
18th Century
Theologian
His might - Perhaps this refers to the war between Israel and Syria of Damascus during the reign of Omri (1 Kings 20:1 and follo…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 16:27
17th Century
Pastor
Now the rest of the acts of Omri, which he did, and his might which he showed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 16:15–28
17th Century
Minister
When men forsake God, they will be left to plague one another. Proud aspiring men ruin one another. Omri struggled with Tibni some years.
Th…