# Omri # ## Facts: ## Omri was an army commander who became the sixth king of Israel. * King Omri reigned for 12 years in the city of Tirzah. * Like all the kings of Israel before him, Omri was a very evil king who led the people of Israel into more idol worship. * Omri was also the father of King Ahab. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)) (See also: [Ahab](../names/ahab.md), [Israel](../kt/israel.md), [Jeroboam](../names/jeroboam.md), [Tirzah](../names/tirzah.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [2 Chronicles 22:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/22/01) ## Word Data: ## * Strong's: H6018