# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [ahab](../other/ahab.md) **·** [israel](../other/israel.md) **·** [jeroboam](../other/jeroboam.md) **·** [tirzah](../other/tirzah.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Chronicles 22:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/22/01)