1 Kings 16:18

And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 16:18

BSB
When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down upon himself. So he died
AKJV
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died.
CPDV
Then Zimri, seeing that the city was about to be taken, entered the palace, and he set fire to himself along with the royal house. And he died
ERV
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the castle of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
NHEB
It happened, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the citadel of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
SMT
And it will be when Zimri saw that the city was taken, and he will come to the fortress of the king's house, and he will burn over him the king's house with fire, and he will die,

Commentary for 1 Kings 16:18

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Overview of 1 Kings 16:18
Summary
Defeated monarch immolates himself rather than surrender
Place
Tirzah
Event
Zimri burns palace and dies
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Narrative