1 Kings 16:24 · KJV
"And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria."
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 16:24 mean? →Passage Context
22But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
24And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
25But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that were before him.
26For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the importance of legacy?
2
What does it mean to build something new in your life?
3
When have you taken a risk to pursue a vision?
Life Application
legacy
Think about the legacy you want to leave. What steps can you take today to build that future?
vision
Identify a vision you have for your life. What actions can you take to move towards that vision?
Places in This Verse
Samaria(Sebastia today)
Samaria became the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel and was known for its strategic location and political significance.
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