Judges 9:1
American King James And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother's brothers, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying,
American Standard Version And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and spake with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying,
King James And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying,
World English Bible Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother’s brothers, and spoke with them and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying,
Judges 9:2
American King James Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are three score and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.
American Standard Version Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are threescore and ten persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.
King James Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.
World English Bible “Please speak in the ears of all the men of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are seventy persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you?’ Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.”
Judges 9:3
American King James And his mother's brothers spoke of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.
American Standard Version And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.
King James And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.
World English Bible His mother’s brothers spoke of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words. Their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, “He is our brother.”
Judges 9:4
American King James And they gave him three score and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baalberith, with which Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him.
American Standard Version And they gave him threescore and ten `pieces' of silver out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light fellows, who followed him.
King James And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baalberith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him.
World English Bible They gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of Baal Berith, with which Abimelech hired vain and reckless fellows who followed him.
Judges 9:5
American King James And he went to his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal, being three score and ten persons, on one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.
American Standard Version And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: but Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.
King James And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.
World English Bible He went to his father’s house at Ophrah, and killed his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal, being seventy persons, on one stone; but Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left, for he hid himself.
Judges 9:6
American King James And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that was in Shechem.
American Standard Version And all the men of Shechem assembled themselves together, and all the house of Millo, and went and made Abimelech king, by the oak of the pillar that was in Shechem.
King James And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that was in Shechem.
World English Bible All the men of Shechem assembled themselves together with all the house of Millo, and went and made Abimelech king by the oak of the pillar that was in Shechem.
Judges 9:7
American King James And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said to them, Listen to me, you men of Shechem, that God may listen to you.
American Standard Version And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood on the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.
King James And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.
World English Bible When they told it to Jotham, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim and lifted up his voice, cried out, and said to them, “Listen to me, you men of Shechem, that God may listen to you.
Judges 9:8
American King James The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, Reign you over us.
American Standard Version The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive-tree, Reign thou over us.
King James The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
World English Bible The trees set out to anoint a king over themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Reign over us.’
Judges 9:9
American King James But the olive tree said to them, Should I leave my fatness, with which by me they honor God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
American Standard Version But the olive-tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honor God and man, and go to wave to and fro over the trees?
King James But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honor God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
World English Bible “But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I stop producing my oil, with which they honor God and man by me, and go to wave back and forth over the trees?’
Judges 9:10
American King James And the trees said to the fig tree, Come you, and reign over us.
American Standard Version And the trees said to the fig-tree, Come thou, and reign over us.
King James And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.
World English Bible “The trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and reign over us.’
Judges 9:11
American King James But the fig tree said to them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?
American Standard Version But the fig-tree said unto them, Should I leave my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to wave to and fro over the trees?
King James But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?
World English Bible “But the fig tree said to them, ‘Should I leave my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to wave back and forth over the trees?’
Judges 9:12
American King James Then said the trees to the vine, Come you, and reign over us.
American Standard Version And the trees said unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.
King James Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.
World English Bible “The trees said to the vine, ‘Come and reign over us.’
Judges 9:13
American King James And the vine said to them, Should I leave my wine, which cheers God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
American Standard Version And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my new wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to wave to and fro over the trees?
King James And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
World English Bible “The vine said to them, ‘Should I leave my new wine, which cheers God and man, and go to wave back and forth over the trees?’
Judges 9:14
American King James Then said all the trees to the bramble, Come you, and reign over us.
American Standard Version Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.
King James Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.
World English Bible “Then all the trees said to the bramble, ‘Come and reign over us.’
Judges 9:15
American King James And the bramble said to the trees, If in truth you anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
American Standard Version And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
King James And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
World English Bible “The bramble said to the trees, ‘If in truth you anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.’
Judges 9:16
American King James Now therefore, if you have done truly and sincerely, in that you have made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done to him according to the deserving of his hands;
American Standard Version Now therefore, if ye have dealt truly and uprightly, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;
King James Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;
World English Bible “Now therefore, if you have dealt truly and righteously, in that you have made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done to him according to the deserving of his hands
Judges 9:17
American King James (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
American Standard Version (for my father fought for you, and adventured his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
King James (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
World English Bible (for my father fought for you, risked his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian;
Judges 9:18
American King James And you are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, three score and ten persons, on one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)
American Standard Version and ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maid-servant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother);
King James And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)
World English Bible and you have risen up against my father’s house today and have slain his sons, seventy persons, on one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his female servant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother);
Judges 9:19
American King James If you then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice you in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:
American Standard Version if ye then have dealt truly and uprightly with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:
King James If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:
World English Bible if you then have dealt truly and righteously with Jerubbaal and with his house today, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you;
Judges 9:20
American King James But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.
American Standard Version but if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.
King James But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.
World English Bible but if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and devour the men of Shechem and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem and from the house of Millo and devour Abimelech.”
Judges 9:21
American King James And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelled there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
American Standard Version And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
King James And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
World English Bible Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and lived there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Judges 9:22
American King James When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
American Standard Version And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
King James When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
World English Bible Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
Judges 9:23
American King James Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
American Standard Version And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
King James Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
World English Bible Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,
Judges 9:24
American King James That the cruelty done to the three score and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid on Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and on the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brothers.
American Standard Version that the violence done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and that their blood might be laid upon Abimelech their brother, who slew them, and upon the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to slay his brethren.
King James That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren.
World English Bible that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come, and that their blood might be laid on Abimelech their brother who killed them, and on the men of Shechem who strengthened his hands to kill his brothers.
Judges 9:25
American King James And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.
American Standard Version And the men of Shechem set liers-in-wait for him on the tops of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.
King James And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.
World English Bible The men of Shechem set an ambush for him on the tops of the mountains, and they robbed all who came along that way by them; and Abimelech was told about it.
Judges 9:26
American King James And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
American Standard Version And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem; and the men of Shechem put their trust in him.
King James And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
World English Bible Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers and went over to Shechem; and the men of Shechem put their trust in him.
Judges 9:27
American King James And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and stepped the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.
American Standard Version And they went out into the field, and gathered their vineyards, and trod `the grapes', and held festival, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.
King James And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.
World English Bible They went out into the field, harvested their vineyards, trod the grapes, celebrated, and went into the house of their god and ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.
Judges 9:28
American King James And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?
American Standard Version And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve ye the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: but why should we serve him?
King James And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?
World English Bible Gaal the son of Ebed said, “Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? Isn’t he the son of Jerubbaal? Isn’t Zebul his officer? Serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem, but why should we serve him?
Judges 9:29
American King James And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out.
American Standard Version And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
King James And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
World English Bible I wish that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech.” He said to Abimelech, “Increase your army and come out!”
Judges 9:30
American King James And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
American Standard Version And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
King James And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
World English Bible When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.
Judges 9:31
American King James And he sent messengers to Abimelech privately, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against you.
American Standard Version And he sent messengers unto Abimelech craftily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren are come to Shechem; and, behold, they constrain the city `to take part' against thee.
King James And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.
World English Bible He sent messengers to Abimelech craftily, saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem; and behold, they incite the city against you.
Judges 9:32
American King James Now therefore up by night, you and the people that is with you, and lie in wait in the field:
American Standard Version Now therefore, up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
King James Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
World English Bible Now therefore, go up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.
Judges 9:33
American King James And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and set on the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion.
American Standard Version and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and rush upon the city; and, behold, when he and the people that are with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.
King James And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.
World English Bible It shall be that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early and rush on the city. Behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion.”
Judges 9:34
American King James And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
American Standard Version And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
King James And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
World English Bible Abimelech rose up, and all the people who were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
Judges 9:35
American King James And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.
American Standard Version And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from the ambushment.
King James And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.
World English Bible Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city. Abimelech rose up, and the people who were with him, from the ambush.
Judges 9:36
American King James And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said to him, You see the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.
American Standard Version And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the tops of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.
King James And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.
World English Bible When Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, “Behold, people are coming down from the tops of the mountains.” Zebul said to him, “You see the shadows of the mountains as if they were men.”
Judges 9:37
American King James And Gaal spoke again, and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
American Standard Version And Gaal spake again and said, See, there come people down by the middle of the land, and one company cometh by the way of the oak of Meonenim.
King James And Gaal spake again, and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
World English Bible Gaal spoke again and said, “Behold, people are coming down by the middle of the land, and one company comes by the way of the oak of Meonenim.”
Judges 9:38
American King James Then said Zebul to him, Where is now your mouth, with which you said, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that you have despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.
American Standard Version Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, that thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out now, I pray, and fight with them.
King James Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.
World English Bible Then Zebul said to him, “Now where is your mouth, that you said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?’ Isn’t this the people that you have despised? Please go out now and fight with them.”
Judges 9:39
American King James And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
American Standard Version And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
King James And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
World English Bible Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
Judges 9:40
American King James And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entering of the gate.
American Standard Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entrance of the gate.
King James And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.
World English Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many fell wounded, even to the entrance of the gate.
Judges 9:41
American King James And Abimelech dwelled at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brothers, that they should not dwell in Shechem.
American Standard Version And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul drove out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.
King James And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.
World English Bible Abimelech lived at Arumah; and Zebul drove out Gaal and his brothers, that they should not dwell in Shechem.
Judges 9:42
American King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.
American Standard Version And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.
King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.
World English Bible On the next day, the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.
Judges 9:43
American King James And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and looked, and, behold, the people were come forth out of the city; and he rose up against them, and smote them.
American Standard Version And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field; and he looked, and, behold, the people came forth out of the city; And he rose up against them, and smote them.
King James And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and looked, and, behold, the people were come forth out of the city; and he rose up against them, and smote them.
World English Bible He took the people and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field; and he looked, and behold, the people came out of the city. So, he rose up against them and struck them.
Judges 9:44
American King James And Abimelech, and the company that was with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and the two other companies ran on all the people that were in the fields, and slew them.
American Standard Version And Abimelech, and the companies that were with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and the two companies rushed upon all that were in the field, and smote them.
King James And Abimelech, and the company that was with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and the two other companies ran upon all the people that were in the fields, and slew them.
World English Bible Abimelech and the companies that were with him rushed forward and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city; and the two companies rushed on all who were in the field and struck them.
Judges 9:45
American King James And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.
American Standard Version And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that were therein: and he beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.
King James And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.
World English Bible Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city and killed the people in it. He beat down the city and sowed it with salt.
Judges 9:46
American King James And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith.
American Standard Version And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard thereof, they entered into the stronghold of the house of Elberith.
King James And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith.
World English Bible When all the men of the tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered into the stronghold of the house of Elberith.
Judges 9:47
American King James And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.
American Standard Version And it was told Abimelech that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.
King James And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.
World English Bible Abimelech was told that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.
Judges 9:48
American King James And Abimelech got him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an ax in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said to the people that were with him, What you have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done.
American Standard Version And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it up, and laid it on his shoulder: and he said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done.
King James And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done.
World English Bible Abimelech went up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the people who were with him; and Abimelech took an ax in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it up, and laid it on his shoulder. Then he said to the people who were with him, “What you have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done!”
Judges 9:49
American King James And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold on fire on them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
American Standard Version And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
King James And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
World English Bible All the people likewise each cut down his bough, followed Abimelech, and put them at the base of the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire over them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
Judges 9:50
American King James Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
American Standard Version Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
King James Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
World English Bible Then Abimelech went to Thebez and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Judges 9:51
American King James But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut it to them, and got them up to the top of the tower.
American Standard Version But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut themselves in, and gat them up to the roof of the tower.
King James But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut it to them, and gat them up to the top of the tower.
World English Bible But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the men and women of the city fled there, and shut themselves in, and went up to the roof of the tower.
Judges 9:52
American King James And Abimelech came to the tower, and fought against it, and went hard to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
American Standard Version And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and drew near unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
King James And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
World English Bible Abimelech came to the tower and fought against it, and came near to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
Judges 9:53
American King James And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech's head, and all to broke his skull.
American Standard Version And a certain woman cast an upper millstone upon Abimelech's head, and brake his skull.
King James And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, and all to brake his skull.
World English Bible A certain woman cast an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, and broke his skull.
Judges 9:54
American King James Then he called hastily to the young man his armor bearer, and said to him, Draw your sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A women slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.
American Standard Version Then he called hastily unto the young man his armorbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and kill me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.
King James Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A women slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.
World English Bible Then he called hastily to the young man, his armor bearer, and said to him, “Draw your sword and kill me, that men not say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’ His young man thrust him through, and he died.”
Judges 9:55
American King James And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place.
American Standard Version And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.
King James And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.
World English Bible When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they each departed to his place.
Judges 9:56
American King James Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did to his father, in slaying his seventy brothers:
American Standard Version Thus God requited the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren;
King James Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:
World English Bible Thus God repaid the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did to his father in killing his seventy brothers;
Judges 9:57
American King James And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render on their heads: and on them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.
American Standard Version and all the wickedness of the men of Shechem did God requite upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.
King James And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.
World English Bible and God repaid all the wickedness of the men of Shechem on their heads; and the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal came on them.