Judges 9:16

Easy To Read Version

“Now if you were completely honest when you made Abimelech king, then may you be happy with him. And if you have been fair to Jerub Baal and his family, fine. And if you have treated Jerub Baal as you should, fine.

Cross References

Judges 6:32

Joash said, “If Gideon pulled Baal’s altar down, then let Baal argue with him.” So on that day Joash gave Gideon a new name. He called him Jerub Baal. [67]

Judges 8:35

The people of Israel were not loyal to the family of Jerub Baal (Gideon), even though he had done many good things for them.

Judges 9:15

But the thornbush said to the trees, “If you really want to make me king over you, come and find shelter in my shade. But if you do not want to do this, then let fire come out of the thornbush. Let the fire burn even the cedar trees of Lebanon.”

Judges 9:17

But think what my father did for you. My father fought for you. He risked his life when he saved you from the people of Midian.