Zimri

Zimri was the fifth king of Israel. His reign lasted only seven days, making him one of the shortest-reigning kings in history. Zimri's story is told in 1 Kings, Chapter 16. Zimri was a military commander who seized power after assassinating King Elah. He quickly made himself unpopular by murdering the entire royal family and burning their bodies. Zimri's own soldiers then turned on him and burned him alive in his palace. Zimri's reign was a time of chaos and violence. It is a reminder that even a short time in power can be enough to wreak havoc.