House of Zimri explained

The House of Zimri or the Zimri dynasty was a short-lived reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Israel. It is depicted in the first of the Books of Kings, where it represents a transitional period between the reigns House of Baasha and the Omrides.^[1]

The House mainly consists of the king Zimri, who lost a civil war against Omri and committed suicide by self-immolation. In addition, Zimri's successor Tibni has been suggested to be his kinsman^[2] or his sibling.^[3]

See also

• House of Baasha
• House of Gadi
• House of Jehu
• House of Jeroboam
• Omride Dynasty

Notes and References

1. Web site: Notebook: The Kings of Israel . Grant . J. . December 2005 . Believer's Magazine . John Ritchie Ltd . May 12, 2019 .
2. Ishida (1977), p. 171-183
3. Web site: Israel . Hughes . David . 2006 . Angelfire . May 11, 2019 . TIBNI, rival king, the brother of Zimri, asserting himself as his brother’s successor, is usually not numbered in the king-list. .