Judges 9:48

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ascended to mount Zalmon, with all his people. And taking an axe, he cut down the branch of a tree. And laying it on his shoulder, and carrying it, he said to his companions, "What you see me do, you must do quickly."

Cross References

Psalm 68:14

But as for me, truly, my prayer is to you, O Lord. This time has pleased you well, O God. In the multitude of your mercy, in the truth of your salvation, hear me.

Psalm 68:15

Rescue me from the quagmire, so that I may not become trapped. Free me from those who hate me and from deep waters.

Judges 9:47

Abimelech, also hearing that the men of the tower of Shechem had joined together,

Judges 9:49

And so, eagerly cutting down branches from the trees, they followed their leader. And surrounding the fortified place, they set it on fire. And so it happened that, by smoke and fire, one thousand persons died, men and women together, the occupants of the tower of Shechem.

Judges 9:52

And Abimelech, drawing near the tower, fought valiantly. And approaching the gate, he strove to set it on fire.