Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Parts. Those who had chosen Amri, were mortified at the election made by the army, and therefore set up another king. (Calmet)
The contest seems to have lasted four years. (Houbigant)
