16:10a So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah

This took place in the twenty-seventh year of the rule of Asa king of Judah:
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At the time when Asa had been king in Judah for about 27 years,

16:10b Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him

Zimri entered Arza’s house, struck/attacked Elah, and put him to death.
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Zimri went into Arza’s house and hit Elah so that he fell down and died.

16:10c And Zimri reigned in his place.

Then Zimri made himself king in Elah’s place/stead.
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Then Zimri became king of Israel instead of Elah.

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