Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:26-28
While 1 Kings 16:28 details the death and burial of King Omri, 1 Chronicles 29:26-28 describes a different king, David, who reigned and died peacefully, contradicting Omri's relatively uneventful and short reign with a contrasting story of a celebrated leader.
1 Chronicles 29:26-28: Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 10:35
In 1 Kings 16:28, King Omri is buried in Samaria, but 2 Kings 10:35 discusses the burial of Jehu in Samaria, offering a contrast in how different kings' reigns and burials are noted.
2 Kings 10:35: And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:37-38
This verse offers a detailed account of King Ahab's death, including being washed in the pool of Samaria, providing a more dramatic end compared to the simple mention of Omri's death and burial in 1 Kings 16:28.
1 Kings 22:37-38: So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. [was brought: Heb. came]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:16
Details the death and succession of Rehoboam, offering a more descriptive passage of a king's death in contrast to the brief mention of Omri's death in the same way as 1 Kings 16:28.
2 Chronicles 12:16: And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. [Abijah: also called, Abijam]