Omri

[ om-rahy ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of ancient Israel and the father of Ahab.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Omri¹

From Hebrew ʿomrī, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Arabic

Example Sentences

I actually read for the role of Max, which was cast as the awesome Omri Katz, who I worked with when I was 17 on Eerie, Indiana.

From The Daily Beast

The army preferred their general Omri, and marching upon Zimri at Tirzah burnt the palace over his head.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the tribute-bearers are the Israelitish subjects of 'Jehu, son of Omri.'

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Omri was the founder of the greatest dynasty of the northern kingdom, and was one of its greatest kings.

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Omri, a warrior, expected to obtain the vacant throne forthwith, but he met with opposition.

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For three years the partisan conflict raged (932–928); at length the party of Omri gained the upper hand.

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