The term Omrides refers to Omri and his descendants (particularly Ahab), who were according to the Bible as well as a number of other archaeological remains kings of ancient Israel. According to Israel Finklestein's, The Bible Unearthed the Omrides are the people actually responsible for the great empire, magnificent palaces, wealth, and peace in Israel and Judah that the bible claims were due to the kings David and Solomon. The reason for this discrepancy is thought to be the religious prejudice of the biblical authors—the Omrides were polytheist and supported elements of the pan-semitic (i.e. Canaanite) religion.