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Judges 9:1 Cross-References

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Abimelech Becomes King

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,

Judges 9:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Judges 9:1

People Mentioned

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Abimelechson of Gideon (Jerubbaal) by a concubine in Shechem (JDG 8:31) who killed his brothers
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Gideonson of Joash (JDG 6:11) who torn down the altar to Baal (JDG 6:25)

Commentary on Judges 9:1

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,This verse contributes to the narrative of Abimelech's tyrannical reign and judgment. The Book of Judges documents Israel's cyclical pattern of apostasy and deliverance, revealing both human depravity and divine mercy. Each cycle begins with Israel doing evil (usually Baal worship), followed by God's judgment through foreign oppression, Israel's cry for deliverance, God raising up a judge, temporary peace, then renewed aposta...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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