Verse 22

Judges 9:22

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22 After Abimelech had ruled over Israel for three years,

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hebrew

וַ/יָּ֧שַׂר אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל שָׁלֹ֥שׁ שָׁנִֽים

English Translation

And Abimelech ruled over Israel for three years.

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Chapter 9 Context

1 One day Gideon’s son Abimelech went to Shechem to visit his uncles — his mother’s brothers. He said... Focus ↗

2 “Ask the leading citizens of Shechem whether they want to be ruled by all seventy of Gideon’s sons o... Focus ↗

3 So Abimelech’s uncles gave his message to all the citizens of Shechem on his behalf. And after liste... Focus ↗

4 They gave him seventy silver coins from the temple of Baal-berith, which he used to hire some reckle... Focus ↗

5 He went to his father’s home at Ophrah, and there, on one stone, they killed all seventy of his half... Focus ↗

6 Then all the leading citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo called a meeting under the oak beside the pi... Focus ↗

7 When Jotham heard about this, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted, “Listen to me, cit... Focus ↗

8 Once upon a time the trees decided to choose a king. First they said to the olive tree, ‘Be ou... Focus ↗

9 But the olive tree refused, saying, ‘Should I quit producing the olive oil that blesses both G... Focus ↗

10 “Then they said to the fig tree, ‘You be our king!’ Focus ↗

11 But the fig tree also refused, saying, ‘Should I quit producing my sweet fruit just to wave ba... Focus ↗

12 “Then they said to the grapevine, ‘You be our king!’ Focus ↗

13 But the grapevine also refused, saying, ‘Should I quit producing the wine that cheers both God... Focus ↗

14 “Then all the trees finally turned to the thornbush and said, ‘Come, you be our king!’ Focus ↗

15 And the thornbush replied to the trees, ‘If you truly want to make me your king, come and take... Focus ↗

16 Jotham continued, “Now make sure you have acted honorably and in good faith by making Abimelech your... Focus ↗

17 For he fought for you and risked his life when he rescued you from the Midianites. Focus ↗

18 But today you have revolted against my father and his descendants, killing his seventy sons on one s... Focus ↗

19 “If you have acted honorably and in good faith toward Gideon and his descendants today, then may you... Focus ↗

20 But if you have not acted in good faith, then may fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leadin... Focus ↗

21 Then Jotham escaped and lived in Beer because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech. Focus ↗

22 After Abimelech had ruled over Israel for three years,

23 God (Elohim) sent a spirit that stirred up trouble between Abimelech and the leading citizens of She... Focus ↗

24 God (Elohim) was punishing Abimelech for murdering Gideon’s seventy sons, and the citizens of Sheche... Focus ↗

25 The citizens of Shechem set an ambush for Abimelech on the hilltops and robbed everyone who passed t... Focus ↗

26 One day Gaal son of Ebed moved to Shechem with his brothers and gained the confidence of the leading... Focus ↗

27 During the annual harvest festival at Shechem, held in the temple of the local god, the wine flowed... Focus ↗

28 “Who is Abimelech?” Gaal shouted. “He’s not a true son of Shechem, so why should we be his servants?... Focus ↗

29 If I were in charge here, I would get rid of Abimelech. I would say to him, ‘Get some soldiers, and... Focus ↗

30 But when Zebul, the leader of the city, heard what Gaal was saying, he was furious. Focus ↗

31 He sent messengers to Abimelech in Arumah, telling him, “Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come... Focus ↗

32 Come by night with an army and hide out in the fields. Focus ↗

33 In the morning, as soon as it is daylight, attack the city. When Gaal and those who are with him com... Focus ↗

34 So Abimelech and all his men went by night and split into four groups, stationing themselves around... Focus ↗

35 Gaal was standing at the city gates when Abimelech and his army came out of hiding. Focus ↗

36 When Gaal saw them, he said to Zebul, “Look, there are people coming down from the hilltops!” Zebul... Focus ↗

37 But again Gaal said, “No, people are coming down from the hills. And another group is coming down th... Focus ↗

38 Then Zebul turned on him and asked, “Now where is that big mouth of yours? Wasn’t it you that said,... Focus ↗

39 So Gaal led the leading citizens of Shechem into battle against Abimelech. Focus ↗

40 But Abimelech chased him, and many of Shechem’s men were wounded and fell along the road as they ret... Focus ↗

41 Abimelech returned to Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem. Focus ↗

42 The next day the people of Shechem went out into the fields to battle. When Abimelech heard about it... Focus ↗

43 he divided his men into three groups and set an ambush in the fields. When Abimelech saw the people... Focus ↗

44 Abimelech and his group stormed the city gate to keep the men of Shechem from getting back in, while... Focus ↗

45 The battle went on all day before Abimelech finally captured the city. He killed the people, leveled... Focus ↗

46 When the leading citizens who lived in the tower of Shechem heard what had happened, they ran and hi... Focus ↗

47 Someone reported to Abimelech that the citizens had gathered in the temple, Focus ↗

48 so he led his forces to Mount Zalmon. He took an ax and chopped some branches from a tree, then put... Focus ↗

49 So each of them cut down some branches, following Abimelech’s example. They piled the branches again... Focus ↗

50 Then Abimelech attacked the town of Thebez and captured it. Focus ↗

51 But there was a strong tower inside the town, and all the men and women — the entire population — fl... Focus ↗

52 Abimelech followed them to attack the tower. But as he prepared to set fire to the entrance, Focus ↗

53 a woman on the roof dropped a millstone that landed on Abimelech’s head and crushed his skull. Focus ↗

54 He quickly said to his young armor bearer, “Draw your sword and kill me! Don’t let it be said that a... Focus ↗

55 When Abimelech’s men saw that he was dead, they disbanded and returned to their homes. Focus ↗

56 In this way, God (Elohim) punished Abimelech for the evil he had done against his father by murderin... Focus ↗

57 God (Elohim) also punished the men of Shechem for all their evil. So the curse of Jotham son of Gide... Focus ↗

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Book: Judges
Chapter: Chapter 9 (57 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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