16:15 In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri became king over Israel; he ruled for seven days in Tirzah. Zimri’s revolt took place while the army was deployed 1 in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory.
1 tn Heb “Now the people were encamped.
2 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the servant) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elijah) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Heb “so that the rain won’t restrain you.”