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King of Israel (~885–874 BC)
Omri
Divided Kingdom
Life
Founder of the most powerful northern dynasty; bought the hill and built the capital Samaria. The Bible dismisses him in a few verses though Assyrian records call Israel 'House of Omri' for a century.
Key Facts
- Built Samaria
- Father of Ahab
Why this matters
Political power without covenant fidelity is dismissed by Scripture.