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Omri
sheaf of corn
עׇמְרִי om.ri
Omri (Hebrew: עׇמְרִי, om.ri) means “sheaf of corn”, by traditional interpretation. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a king. In 2025 it was given to 39 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Abijah in 1 Chronicles 7.
Which Omri?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Omri
father of Ahab
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Omri
descendant of Judah
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Omri
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Omri
descendant of Benjamin
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 16 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 4 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 39 | Rising |
| All-time total | 939 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 52 in 2021 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Kings 16:16 |
| Last appears | Micah 6:16 |
| Cross-references | 173 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Tibni co-occurrence Appears with Tibni in 1 Kings 16.
- Ginath co-occurrence Appears with Ginath in 1 Kings 16.
- Anathoth co-occurrence Appears with Anathoth in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Eliezer co-occurrence Appears with Eliezer in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Michael co-occurrence Appears with Michael in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Elihu co-occurrence Appears with Elihu in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Elioenai co-occurrence Appears with Elioenai in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Abijah co-occurrence Appears with Abijah in 1 Chronicles 7.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.18;
son of: Michael (H4317N)
§ Omri = "pupil of Jehovah"
1) king of the northern kingdom of Israel, successor to king Elah for whom he was the captain of the army; ruled for 12 years and succeeded by his infamous son Ahab
2) one of the sons of Becher the son of Benjamin
3) a descendant of Pharez the son of Judah
4) son of Michael and chief of the tribe of Issachar in the time of David
Omri was the chief of the tribe of Issachar during the reign of King David.
The biblical story
Omri was the chief of the tribe of Issachar during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.18). He is mentioned in the list of the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served in David's administration. As the chief of Issachar, Omri would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe and representing their interests before the king. The fact that he held this position indicates that he was a respected and influential figure within his tribe.
Key verses
Omri appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
1 Chronicles 27:18
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 27:18