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Judges 8:31 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Judges 8:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 8 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a son, whose name he called Abimelech. called: Heb. set”
Judges 8:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Judges 8:31
His concubine that was in Shechem—the Hebrew פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pilegesh, 'concubine') refers to a secondary wife with lower status than a full wife. That she was in Shechem suggests she remained in her father's household rather than Gideon's in Ophrah. She also bare him a son, whose name he called Abimelech (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ)—the name means 'my father is king' or 'father of a king,' a supremely ironic choice given Gideon's rejection of kingship (v. 23).This naming reveals Gideon's true ambitions. Though he denied wanting to establish a dynasty, he names his son 'father of a king.' Abimelech's Shechemite ...
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Cross-References for Judges 8:31
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“whom Hagar bore”
“She is my sister. Abimelech king of Gerar sent”
“and spoke with them”
“and have slain his sons”
“whose name was Reumah”