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Omri
Omri in the Bible — commander of the army and king over Israel (1KI 16:16). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “sheaf of corn”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (2)
Omriproper name
- Hebrew
- עָמְרִי
- Transliteration
- aməriy
- Meaning
- thrive, live long
- Greek
- Αμβρι
- Reference
- 1KI 16:16
- Strong's
- H6018
King of Israeltitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2KI 8:26
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
Family & Relationships (1)
father
Ahab(1KI 16:28)
Notes
he "did evil in the sight of the LORD, and acted more wickedly than all who were before him" (1KI 16:25)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Omri in the Bible?
Omri is described in the Bible as commander of the army and king over Israel (1KI 16:16).
What does the name Omri mean?
The name Omri means “sheaf of corn” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.