Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Omri, and half followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king — After Zimri's death, civil war erupts: the people split between Omri and Tibni, a rival claimant. The phrase shows the north in chaos; kingship is contested, and national unity dissolves. This political fragmentation weakens Israel's ability to resist external threats.

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