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 the land that day in the camp — The army, hearing of Zimri's coup, immediately proclaims Omri (the commander-in-chief) as counter-king. The phrase shows popular rejection of regicide; the soldiers' loyalty shifts instantly to their military commander. This marks the rise of the House of Omri, destined to dominate northern politics.

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