Judges 9:10

New Century Version

“Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be king over us!’

Cross References

Judges 9:11

“But the fig tree answered, ‘Should I stop making my sweet and good fruit and go and sway over the other trees?’

Judges 9:9

“But the olive tree said, ‘Men and gods are honored by my oil. Should I stop making it and go and sway over the other trees?’

1 Samuel 2:30

“So the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I promised that your family and your ancestor’s family would serve me always.’ But now the Lord says: ‘This must stop! I will honor those who honor me, but I will dishonor those who ignore me.