Judges 9:18

Easy To Read Version

But now you have turned against my father’s family. You have killed 70 of my father’s sons all at the same time. [81] You made Abimelech the new king over the city of Shechem. He is only the son of my father’s slave girl. But you made him king because he is your relative.

Cross References

Psalm 109:4

I loved them,\par but they hate me.\par So now, I am praying to you, God.\par

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 9:14

Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, “Come and be our king.”

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.

Judges 9:19

So, if you have been completely honest to Jerub Baal and his family today, then I hope you are happy with Abimelech as your king. And I hope he will be happy with you.

Judges 9:2

“Ask the leaders of the city of Shechem this question: ‘Is it better for you to be ruled by the 70 sons of Jerub Baal, or to be ruled by only one man? Remember, I am your relative.’”