1Kgs.16.16

And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.

1Kgs.16.16

When they got the report, "Zimri has conspired against the king and killed him," right there in the camp they made Omri, commander of the army, king.

1Kgs.16.16

Now the people who were encamped heard it said, "Zimri has conspired and also has killed the king." So all Israel made Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel that day in the camp.

1Kgs.16.16

heard that Zimri had assassinated the king, they chose Omri, commander of the army, as their new king.