Regarding the translation of this rhetorical question and the title of this book, see the comments on 1 Kgs 11.41 and 14.19.

The conspiracy which he made is literally “his conspiracy that he conspired” (so La Bible Pléiade). This refers to Zimri’s plot and assassination of King Elah (verses 9-10). This is the single event selected by the writer to characterize the reign of Zimri.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .