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When Gaal and his men come out against you, seize the opportunity to attack them.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the morning, as soon as it is daylight, attack the city. When Gaal and those who are with him come out against you, you can do with them as you wish.” <a href="/esv/judges/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city. And when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may do to them as your hand finds to do.” <a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.” <a href="/kjv/judges/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. <a href="/nkjv/judges/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And it shall be, as soon as the sun is up in the morning, that you shall rise early and rush upon the city; and when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may then do to them as you find opportunity.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early and attack the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you shall do to them whatever you can.” <a href="/nasb/judges/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early and rush upon the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you shall do to them whatever you can.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And it shall come about in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, that you shall rise early and rush upon the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you shall do to them whatever you can.” <a href="/lsb/judges/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And it will be in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, that you shall rise early and rush upon the city; and behold, he and the people who are with him will come out against you, and you shall do to them whatever your hand finds pleasing.” <a href="/amp/judges/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then in the morning, at sunrise, you will get up early and rush upon and attack the city; and when Gaal and the people who are with him come out against you, you shall do to them whatever you can.” <a href="/csb/judges/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then get up early, and at sunrise attack the city. When he and the troops who are with him come out against you, do to him whatever you can.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then get up early, and at sunrise charge the city. When he and the people who are with him come out against you, do to him whatever you can.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and rush upon the city; and, behold, when he and the people that are with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. <a href="/cev/judges/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Get up the next morning at sunrise and rush out of your hiding places to attack the town. Gaal and his followers will come out to fight you, but you will easily defeat them. <a href="/erv/judges/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. <a href="/gwt/judges/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the morning, when the sun rises, get up quickly and raid the city. When Gaal and his men come out to attack you, do whatever you want to him." <a href="/gnt/judges/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Get up tomorrow morning at sunrise and make a sudden attack on the city. Then when Gaal and his men come out against you, hit them with all you've got!" <a href="/isv/judges/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Tomorrow morning when the sun is up, get up early and attack the city. When Gaal and his army come out to fight you, do whatever you can to them." <a href="/msb/judges/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.? <a href="/net/judges/9.htm">NET Bible</a> In the morning at sunrise quickly attack the city. When he and his men come out to fight you, do what you can to him." <a href="/nheb/judges/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it shall be that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and rush on the city. And look, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then do whatever you can to them." <a href="/wbt/judges/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun hath risen, thou shalt rise early, and attack the city: and behold, when he and the people that are with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. <a href="/web/judges/9.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall be that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early and rush on the city. Behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it has been, in the morning, about the rising of the sun, you rise early, and have pushed against the city; and behold, he and the people who [are] with him are going out to you—and you have done to him as your hand finds.” <a href="/ylt/judges/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it hath been, in the morning, about the rising of the sun, thou dost rise early, and hast pushed against the city; and lo, he and the people who are with him are going out unto thee -- and thou hast done to him as thy hand doth find.' <a href="/slt/judges/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was in the morning when the sun rose, thou shalt rise early and invade upon the city: and behold, he and the people which with him coming forth against thee; and do thou to him as thy hand shall find.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And betimes in the morning at sun rising set upon the city. And when he shall come out against thee with his people, do to him what thou shalt be able. <a href="/cpdv/judges/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And at first light in the morning, as the sun is rising, rush upon the city. And when he goes out against you, with his people, do to him what you are able to do.” <a href="/nabre/judges/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Promptly at sunrise tomorrow morning, make a raid on the city. When he and the troops who are with him come out against you, deal with him as best you can.” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then early in the morning, as soon as the sun rises, get up and rush on the city; and when he and the troops that are with him come out against you, you may deal with them as best you can.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in the morning as soon as the sun is up, you must rise early, and march upon the city; and, behold, when he and the people that are with him come out against you, you may do to them as you are able to do. <a href="/hpbt/judges/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in the morning when the sun has risen, arise and walk to the city, and behold he and the people that are with him are going out to you. Do to them according to the ability in your hands”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city; and, behold, when he and the people that are with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt be able.' <a href="/sep/judges/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it shall come to pass in the morning at sunrising, thou shalt rise up early and draw toward the city; and behold, he and the people with him will come forth against thee, and thou shalt do to him according to thy power. <a href="/parallel/judges/9-33.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=2945" 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">The Fall of Shechem</a> …32Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields. 33<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: ḇab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">in the morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2224.htm" title="2224: kiz·rō·aḥ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To rise, come forth. A primitive root; properly, to irradiate, i.e. To rise; specifically, to appear.">at sunrise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·še·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: taš·kîm (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">get up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: ū·p̄ā·šaṭ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">and advance</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh- (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">When Gaal</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·hā·‘ām (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣə·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">come out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">against you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to them</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: tim·ṣā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">you are able.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> 34So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies.…<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/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-2</a> Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king <a href="/joshua/8-4.htm">Joshua 8:4-7</a> with these orders: “Pay attention. You are to lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it. All of you must be ready. / Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them. / They will pursue us until we have drawn them away from the city, for they will say, ‘The Israelites are running away from us as they did before.’ So as we flee from them, ... <a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">1 Samuel 15:2-3</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’” <a href="/2_kings/7-12.htm">2 Kings 7:12</a> So the king got up in the night and said to his servants, “Let me tell you what the Arameans have done to us. They know we are starving, so they have left the camp to hide in the field, thinking, ‘When they come out of the city, we will take them alive and enter the city.’” <a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">1 Samuel 11:11</a> The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together. <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">1 Samuel 30:17</a> And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">2 Samuel 2:29-31</a> And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim. / When Joab returned from pursuing Abner, he gathered all the troops. In addition to Asahel, nineteen of David’s servants were missing, / but they had struck down 360 Benjamites who were with Abner. <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a> And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8-12</a> “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. / If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them. / But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” ... <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22-23</a> The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Luke 22:52-53</a> Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.” <a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3-4</a> So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and set on the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion.as thou shalt find.<a href="/leviticus/25-26.htm">Leviticus 25:26</a> And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;<a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">1 Samuel 10:7</a> And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.<a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8</a> Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/judges/8-11.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Early</a> <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Offers</a> <a href="/numbers/35-22.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/judges/9-32.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/9-18.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/genesis/49-19.htm">Rush</a> <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/judges/8-13.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/joshua/3-8.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/judges/7-17.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/judges/9-35.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Early</a> <a href="/judges/11-8.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/judges/14-4.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">Offers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/judges/18-9.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/20-33.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Rush</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-22.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/judges/11-12.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Whatever</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 in the morning at sunrise The timing of the attack is significant. Morning, especially at sunrise, is often associated with new beginnings and divine intervention in the Bible. This timing could symbolize the dawning of God's justice. In biblical narratives, morning is a time when God often acts decisively (e.g., <a href="/exodus/14-27.htm">Exodus 14:27</a>, when the sea returned to its place at morning). The strategic advantage of attacking at sunrise is also practical, as it allows for the element of surprise and the full day ahead for battle.get up and advance against the city The command to "get up" implies readiness and obedience to divine instruction. The city in question is Shechem, a significant location in Israel's history. It was a city of refuge and a place where covenants were made (<a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Joshua 24:25</a>). The advance against Shechem is not just a military maneuver but a confrontation with a city that has turned away from its covenantal obligations. This phrase also echoes the call to spiritual vigilance and readiness to confront sin and rebellion.When Gaal and his men come out against you Gaal, son of Ebed, represents opposition to God's chosen leader, Abimelech. His presence in Shechem signifies internal strife and rebellion within Israel. Gaal's challenge to Abimelech is reminiscent of other biblical figures who opposed God's anointed, such as Absalom against David. This internal conflict highlights the recurring theme of Israel's struggle with leadership and fidelity to God.do to them whatever you are able This phrase underscores the responsibility and agency given to the leader, Zebul, in this context. It reflects the biblical principle of human responsibility in carrying out divine justice. The phrase also suggests a test of faith and capability, as Zebul must rely on his wisdom and strength to execute judgment. This mirrors the broader biblical narrative where God empowers individuals to act according to His will, as seen in the stories of Joshua and David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a> The son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal), who sought to establish himself as king over Shechem by violent means, including the murder of his seventy brothers. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gaal_son_of_ebed.htm">Gaal son of Ebed</a> A man who opposed Abimelech and sought to lead a rebellion against him in Shechem. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zebul.htm">Zebul</a> The governor of the city of Shechem, loyal to Abimelech, who secretly informed Abimelech of Gaal's plans and advised him on how to counter the rebellion. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a> An ancient city in the hill country of Ephraim, significant in Israel's history, where Abimelech sought to consolidate his power. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a> The event where Abimelech, following Zebul's advice, ambushed Gaal and his followers, leading to a decisive conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition_and_pride.htm">The Dangers of Ambition and Pride</a> Abimelech's account warns against unchecked ambition and pride, which can lead to destructive outcomes. Believers are encouraged to seek God's will rather than personal gain. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a> Zebul's betrayal of Gaal illustrates the destructive nature of deceit and treachery. Christians are called to be people of integrity and truth. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite human schemes, God's sovereign plan prevails. This encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate control over all situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a> The account underscores the value of seeking and heeding wise counsel, contrasting Zebul's advice to Abimelech with the folly of Gaal's rebellion. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_vigilance_and_preparedness.htm">The Role of Vigilance and Preparedness</a> Abimelech's early morning attack serves as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance. Christians are urged to be spiritually alert and prepared for challenges.<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/evidence_of_shechem's_destruction.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence supporting the destruction of Shechem as described (Judges 9)?</a> <a href="/q/can_judges_9_53_be_explained_scientifically.htm">Can the seemingly miraculous death by millstone be reconciled with historical or scientific explanations (Judges 9:53)?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_jerusalem's_reverence_global.htm">In Jeremiah 33:9, God promises all nations will fear and tremble because of Jerusalem's prosperity--why doesn't history reflect this worldwide reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) As thou shalt find occasion.--Literally, as in the margin, as thine hand shall find, as in <a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm" title="And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you.">1Samuel 10:7</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm" title="Ask your young men, and they will show you. Why let the young men find favor in your eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray you, whatever comes to your hand to your servants, and to your son David.">1Samuel 25:8</a>. <a href="/commentaries/judges/9-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the morning בַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ (ḇab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> Dawn, morning at sunrise, כִּזְרֹ֣חַ (kiz·rō·aḥ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2224.htm">Strong's 2224: </a> To irradiate, to rise, to appear get up תַּשְׁכִּ֖ים (taš·kîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> To load up, to start early in the morning and advance וּפָשַׁטְתָּ֣ (ū·p̄ā·šaṭ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> To strip off, make a dash, raid against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the city. הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement When [Gaal] ה֞וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are and his men וְהָעָ֤ם (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock come out יֹצְאִ֣ים (yō·ṣə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim against you, אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to do וְעָשִׂ֣יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to them לּ֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> whatever כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you are able.” תִּמְצָ֥א (tim·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">OT History: Judges 9:33 And it shall be that (Jd Judg. 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