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And after listening to this proposal, the people of Shechem decided in favor of Abimelech because he was their relative. <a href="/esv/judges/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And his mother’s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” <a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when his mother’s brothers spoke all these words about him in the presence of all the leaders of Shechem, their hearts were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” <a href="/kjv/judges/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/judges/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And his mother’s brothers spoke all these words concerning him in the hearing of all the men of Shechem; and their heart was inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So his mother’s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our relative.” <a href="/nasb/judges/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And his mother&#8217s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, &#8220He is our relative.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And his mother’s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our relative.” <a href="/lsb/judges/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And his mother’s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the lords of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our relative.” <a href="/amp/judges/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So his mother’s relatives spoke all these words concerning him so that all the leaders of Shechem could hear; and their hearts were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our relative.” <a href="/csb/judges/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His mother’s relatives spoke all these words about him in the hearing of all the citizens of Shechem, and they were favorable to Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His mother&#8217s relatives spoke all these words about him in the presence of all the lords of Shechem, and they were favorable to Abimelech, for they said, &#8220He is our brother.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/judges/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Abimelech's uncles talked it over with the leaders of Shechem who agreed, "Yes, it would be better for one of our relatives to be king." <a href="/erv/judges/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/judges/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His uncles repeated everything he said to all citizens of Shechem. They were persuaded to follow Abimelech because he was their relative. <a href="/gnt/judges/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> His mother's relatives talked to the men of Shechem about this for him, and the men of Shechem decided to follow Abimelech because he was their relative. <a href="/isv/judges/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> So his mother's relatives spoke all of this on his behalf in the presence of all the "lords" of Shechem. Since they were inclined to follow Abimelech, they said, "He's our relative!" <a href="/msb/judges/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when his mother?s brothers spoke all these words about him in the presence of all the leaders of Shechem, their hearts were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, ?He is our brother.? <a href="/net/judges/9.htm">NET Bible</a> His mother's relatives spoke on his behalf to all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal. The leaders were drawn to Abimelech; they said, "He is our close relative." <a href="/nheb/judges/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And his mother's brothers spoke of him in the ears of all the lords of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, "He is our brother." <a href="/wbt/judges/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his mother's brethren 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. <a href="/web/judges/9.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And his mother’s brothers speak concerning him, in the ears of all the masters of Shechem, all these words, and their heart inclines after Abimelech, for they said, “He [is] our brother”; <a href="/ylt/judges/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And his mother's brethren speak concerning him, in the ears of all the masters of Shechem, all these words, and their heart inclineth after Abimelech, for they said, 'He is our brother;' <a href="/slt/judges/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his mother's brethren will speak concerning him in the ears of all the lords of Shechem all these words: and their heart will incline after Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his mother's brethren spoke of him to all the men of Sichem, all these words, and they inclined their hearts after Abimelech, saying: He is our brother: <a href="/cpdv/judges/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his maternal brothers spoke about him to all the men of Shechem, all these words, and they inclined their hearts after Abimelech, saying, “He is our brother.” <a href="/nabre/judges/9.htm">New American Bible</a> When his mother’s kin repeated these words on his behalf to all the lords of Shechem, they set their hearts on Abimelech, thinking, “He is our kin.” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So his mother’s kinsfolk spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the lords of Shechem; and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his mother's brothers spoke of him before all the lords of Shechem all these words; and their hearts inclined to follow Abimeleck; for they said, He is our brother. <a href="/hpbt/judges/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the brothers of his mother spoke all these words about him before all of the Lords of Shekeem, and their heart was inclined after Abimelek, and they were saying: “He is our brother”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And his mother's brethren 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.' <a href="/sep/judges/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And his mother's brethren spoke concerning him in the ears of all the men of Sychem all these words; and their heart turned after Abimelech, for they said, He is our brother. <a href="/parallel/judges/9-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=2643" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">Abimelech's Conspiracy</a> …2“Please ask all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, rule over you, or just one man?’ Remember that I am your own flesh and blood.” 3<a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">And when his mother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê- (N-mpc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">about him</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba·‘ă·lê (N-mpc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/7927.htm" title="7927: šə·ḵem (N-proper-fs) -- Ridge, a district in N. Pal., also a son of Hamor. The same as shkem; ridge; Shekem, a place in Palestine.">of Shechem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">their hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: way·yêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">were inclined</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">to follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/40.htm" title="40: ’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ab and melek; father of king; Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites.">Abimelech,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">“He</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">is our brother.”</a> 4So they gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal-berith, with which Abimelech hired some worthless and reckless men to follow him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. <a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a> When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. <a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">2 Samuel 15:6</a> Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">1 Samuel 8:4-5</a> So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a> So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. <a href="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">1 Samuel 22:7</a> Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds? <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36</a> All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">2 Samuel 19:14</a> So he swayed the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man, and they sent word to the king: “Return, you and all your servants.” <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a> At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39-40</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-3</a> Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21-22</a> At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. / But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a> But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.spake<a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a> For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.<a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11-14</a> If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: … to follow.<a href="/genesis/29-15.htm">Genesis 29:15</a> And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-30.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/joshua/24-11.htm">Citizens</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/joshua/24-23.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Inclined</a> <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Shechem</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/genesis/34-20.htm">Townsmen</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/9-4.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/judges/9-4.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Citizens</a> <a href="/judges/17-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/judges/16-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">Inclined</a> <a href="/judges/9-26.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/judges/9-39.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/judges/9-26.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Shechem</a> <a href="/judges/9-37.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Townsmen</a> <a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 9</div>1. <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king</a> 7. <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin</a> 22. <a href="/judges/9-22.htm">Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him</a> 30. <a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Zebul reveals it</a> 34. <a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt</a> 46. <a href="/judges/9-46.htm">He burns the hold of the god Berith</a> 50. <a href="/judges/9-50.htm">At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone</a> 56. <a href="/judges/9-56.htm">Jotham's curse is fulfilled.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when his mother’s brothers spoke all these words about him This phrase highlights the influence of family ties in ancient Israelite society. Abimelech's mother was a concubine from Shechem, and his maternal uncles played a crucial role in his rise to power. The use of family connections to gain political advantage is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in the stories of Joseph and his brothers or David and his family. This reflects the importance of kinship and loyalty within tribal communities.in the presence of all the leaders of Shechem Shechem was a significant city in the central hill country of Canaan, known for its historical and religious importance. It was a center for covenant renewal, as seen in <a href="/joshua/24.htm">Joshua 24</a>. The leaders of Shechem, likely elders or influential figures, held considerable sway over the city's decisions. This setting underscores the political maneuvering taking place, as Abimelech's relatives sought to secure his leadership by appealing to these local authorities.their hearts were inclined to follow Abimelech The phrase indicates a shift in allegiance, suggesting that the leaders were persuaded by the arguments presented. This inclination can be seen as a reflection of human nature's susceptibility to persuasion and familial loyalty. It also foreshadows the eventual consequences of their decision, as Abimelech's rule leads to turmoil and destruction, illustrating the biblical theme of the dangers of ungodly leadership.for they said, “He is our brother.” This statement emphasizes the power of kinship and identity in decision-making. The leaders of Shechem were swayed by the fact that Abimelech was one of their own, highlighting the tribal and familial loyalties that often influenced political decisions in ancient Israel. This mirrors other biblical narratives where familial ties play a crucial role, such as the story of Ruth and Boaz. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of prioritizing personal connections over righteous leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a> The son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and his concubine from Shechem. He sought to become king by persuading the people of Shechem to support him. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a> An ancient city in the hill country of Ephraim, significant in Israel's history. It was a place of covenant renewal and a city of refuge. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gideon's_seventy_sons.htm">Gideon's Seventy Sons</a> The legitimate sons of Gideon, who were potential rivals to Abimelech's claim to leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition.htm">The Dangers of Ambition</a> Abimelech's account warns against unchecked ambition and the pursuit of power for selfish reasons. His desire to rule led to destructive consequences. <a href="/topical/i/influence_and_persuasion.htm">Influence and Persuasion</a> Abimelech's ability to sway the people of Shechem highlights the power of influence. Believers should be discerning about whom they follow and support. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_forgetting_god.htm">The Consequences of Forgetting God</a> The people of Shechem forgot the deeds of Gideon and the LORD, leading them to make poor choices. Remembering God's past faithfulness is crucial for wise decision-making. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_leadership.htm">Family and Leadership</a> Abimelech's actions against his brothers show the importance of integrity and righteousness in leadership, especially within families. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_plans.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Plans</a> Despite Abimelech's schemes, God's purposes ultimately prevail. Trust in God's sovereignty should guide believers' actions and decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 9</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abimelech,_gideon's_son.htm">Who was Abimelech, son of Gideon, in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_abimelech's_rule_conflict_with_ot.htm">Does the account of Abimelech's violent rule conflict with other Old Testament portrayals of just leadership (Judges 9:22-24)?</a> <a href="/q/why_send_an_evil_spirit_in_judges_9_23.htm">Why would God send an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem (Judges 9:23)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abimelech_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abimelech in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - His mother's brethren. Presumably the Hivite population of Sheehem. <a href="/commentaries/judges/9-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And when his mother’s אִמּ֜וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) brothers אֲחֵֽי־ (’ă·ḥê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) spoke וַיְדַבְּר֨וּ (way·ḏab·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those words הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause about עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against him in the presence בְּאָזְנֵי֙ (bə·’ā·zə·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> Broadness, the ear of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the leaders בַּעֲלֵ֣י (ba·‘ă·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> A master, a husband, owner of Shechem, שְׁכֶ֔ם (šə·ḵem) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7927.htm">Strong's 7927: </a> Shechem -- 'ridge', a district in Northern Palestine, also a son of Hamor their hearts לִבָּם֙ (lib·bām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre were inclined וַיֵּ֤ט (way·yêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend to follow אַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Abimelech, אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they said, אָמְר֖וּ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “He הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is our brother.” אָחִ֥ינוּ (’ā·ḥî·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/9-3.htm">OT History: Judges 9:3 His mother's brothers spoke of him (Jd Judg. 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