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Omri

Facts:

Omri was an army commander who became the sixth king of Israel.

King Omri reigned for 12 years in the city of Tirzah.
Like all the kings of Israel before him, Omri was a very evil king who led the people of Israel into more idol worship.
Omri was also the father of King Ahab.

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(See also: Ahab, Israel, Jeroboam, Tirzah)

Bible References:

2 Chronicles 22:1-3