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Omri

[ om-rahy ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Omri1

From Hebrew ʿomrī, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Arabic
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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