1 Kings 16:8-19 - Elah became king of Israel

16:8-10

Elah reigned for two years. One of his officials, Zimri, plotted against him. If someone goes against the Lord they will find no rest. Elah was getting drunk, and Zimri seized the opportunity and struck him down dead. Zimri became king and killedBaasha’s whole family, God’s word was fulfilled. Baasha and Elah had caused Israel to follow worthless idols, idols that cou;d not save them.

16:11

In killing off Baasha’s whole family Zimri thought he was securing his future.

16:12-19

Zimri only reigned for seven days. The Israelites did not seem to be too keen on Zimri being king, so they proclaimed Omri as king. Godless regimes are always unstable. Omri besieged Tirzah, Zimri saw that the end was near, so he set fire to the palace and died. All this happened because of his sins., and he had caused Israel to sin. A good leader causes the people to follow the Lord.