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So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria; and Ahab his son reigned in his place.

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Earthly Fame vs. Godly Legacy

Matthew Henry highlights a powerful lesson in Omri's death. Despite being a mighty man who built a capital city and made a name for himself in history, his wickedness made him infamous before God. This reminds believers that worldly success and power are fleeting and that a godly legacy is of eternal importance, as earthly renown does not guarantee a name in the 'book of life'.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 16:28

17th Century

Pastor

So Omri slept with his fathers
Died a natural death:

and was buried in Samaria ;

Matthew Henry

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.

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