Judges 9:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abimelech's uncles talked it over with the leaders of Shechem who agreed, “Yes, it would be better for one of our relatives to be king.”

Cross References

Genesis 29:15

Laban said to him, “You shouldn't have to work without pay, just because you are a relative of mine. What do you want me to give you?”

2 Samuel 15:13

A messenger came and told David, “Everyone in Israel is on Absalom's side!”

Psalm 10:3

The wicked boast about their deepest desires. Those greedy people hate and curse you, LORD.