Judges 9:14

New Century Version

“Then all the trees said to the thornbush, ‘Come and be king over us.’

Cross References

2 Kings 14:9

Then Jehoash king of Israel answered Amaziah king of Judah, “A thornbush in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar tree in Lebanon. It said, ‘Let your daughter marry my son.’ But then a wild animal from Lebanon came by, walking on and crushing the thornbush.

Judges 9:13

“But the vine answered, ‘My new wine makes men and gods happy. Should I stop making it and go and sway over the trees?’

Judges 9:15

“But the thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to appoint me king over you, come and find shelter in my shade! But if not, let fire come out of the thornbush and burn up the cedars of Lebanon!’