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Judges 9:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Judges 9:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 9 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”
Judges 9:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 9:8
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.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 apostasy after the judge dies.Theologically, this pattern demons...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 9:8
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“and behold”
“saying”
“Rule you over us”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: A great eagle with great wings and long feathers”