The Omrid Dynasty of Ancient Israel (885-841 BC) is of Arab origin. Many Historians support this proposition. The name of their Founder, Omri, has no Hebrew root. Omri is Likely related to the Arabic names Omar/Amr عمر, his son’s name, Ahab, appears Arabic.

Retsö even suggested that what brought Gindibu to the coalition against Assyria might have been also for personal ties & that they [Gindibu & his Arab forces] “may have felt quite at home among his colleague”.