Judges 9:45: Meaning Explained
And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and...
Abimelech fought against the city all day long. He captured it, killed everyone inside, destroyed it completely, and even spread salt on it to make sure nothing would grow there.
What’s Happening Here
This chapter tells the story of Abimelech, who kills his brothers to become king of Shechem. It shows how bad choices, jealousy, and betrayal lead to disaster for everyone involved.
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Why It Matters
This verse helps us understand how God works and how we should treat others. It shows us that God is powerful and cares about what happens to His people.
Did You Know?
The parable of the trees that Jotham tells is one of the oldest stories in the Bible. It teaches that good people make better leaders than bad people.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Judges 9:45 mean?
Abimelech fought against the city all day long. He captured it, killed everyone inside, destroyed it completely, and even spread salt on it to make sure nothing would grow there.
What is the context of Judges 9:45?
This chapter tells the story of Abimelech, who kills his brothers to become king of Shechem. It shows how bad choices, jealousy, and betrayal lead to disaster for everyone involved.
Why does Judges 9:45 matter?
This verse helps us understand how God works and how we should treat others. It shows us that God is powerful and cares about what happens to His people.
What's a surprising detail about Judges 9:45?
The parable of the trees that Jotham tells is one of the oldest stories in the Bible. It teaches that good people make better leaders than bad people.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]
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Commentary on Judges 9:45
Verses 30–49 Abimelech intended to punish the Schechemites for slighting him now, but God punished them for their serving him formerly in the murder of Gideon's sons. When God uses men as instruments in his hand to do his work, he means one thing, and they another. That, which they hoped would have been for their welfare, proved a snare and a trap, as those will certainly find, who run to idols for shelter; such will prove a refuge of lies. (Jdg 9:50-57)