Judges 9:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

So his mother’s kinsfolk spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the lords of Shechem, and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.”

Cross References

Genesis 29:15

Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?”

2 Samuel 15:13

A messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the Israelites have gone after Absalom.”

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart; those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord.