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When Abimelech heard about it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On the following day, the people went out into the field, and Abimelech was told.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next day the people of Shechem went out into the fields, and this was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it came about on the next day that the people went out into the field, and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it came about the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it came about the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was told to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was told to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was told to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The next day the people went out to the field, and it was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next day when the people of Shechem went into the countryside, this was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next day when the people went into the countryside, this was reported to Abimelech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The next morning, the people of Shechem were getting ready to work in their fields as usual, but someone told Abimelech about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The next day the people [of Shechem] went into the fields. Abimelech was told about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The next day Abimelech found out that the people of Shechem were planning to go out into the fields, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The next day, the people went out to the field, and Abimelech learned about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next day the people of Shechem went out into the fields, and this was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The next day the Shechemites came out to the field. When Abimelech heard about it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened on the next day, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the next day, the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, on the next day, that the people go out to the field, and they declare [it] to Abimelech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, on the morrow, that the people go out to the field, and they declare it to Abimelech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be from the morrow, and the people will go forth to the field; and they will announce to Abimelech.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So the day following the people went out into the field. And it was told Abimelech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The next day, the army marched out into the field, and it was reported to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the following day the people went out into the fields. When Abimelech was told,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the next day, that the people went out into the fields, and they told Abimeleck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it happened after that day and the people went out to the country and showed Abimelek<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and it was told Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the second day that the people went out into the field, and <i>one</i> brought word to Abimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/9-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=3029" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">The Fall of Shechem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4283.htm" title="4283: mim·mā·ḥo·rāṯ (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- The morrow. Or mochoratham; feminine from the same as machar; the morrow or tomorrow.">The next day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people of Shechem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: haś·śā·ḏeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">into the fields,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gi·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">and this was reported</a> <a href="/hebrew/40.htm" title="40: la·’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'ab and melek; father of king; Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites.">to Abimelech.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>So he took his men, divided them into three companies, and lay in wait in the fields. When he saw the people coming out of the city, he rose up against them and attacked them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></span><br />Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-20</a></span><br />Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” / Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">1 Samuel 14:1-15</a></span><br />One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. / Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, / including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">1 Kings 16:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13-17</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them. / When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets, / and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">1 Samuel 22:6-8</a></span><br />Soon Saul learned that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was sitting under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with his spear in hand and all his servants standing around him. / 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? / Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14-16</a></span><br />And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-5</a></span><br />Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / 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?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36-37</a></span><br />Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/judges/6-38.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/joshua/7-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Shechem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/judges/13-10.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/judges/9-46.htm">Shechem</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-22.htm">Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Zebul reveals it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-46.htm">He burns the hold of the god Berith</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-50.htm">At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone</a></span><br><span class="reftext">56. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-56.htm">Jotham's curse is fulfilled.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>The next day</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of events from the previous day, suggesting a sequence in the narrative. It follows the events where Abimelech, the son of Gideon, had been made king by the people of Shechem. The timing is significant as it shows the unfolding of Abimelech's plans and the consequences of his leadership. The "next day" implies a sense of immediacy and urgency in the narrative.<p><b>the people of Shechem</b><br>Shechem was a significant city in ancient Israel, located in the hill country of Ephraim. It was a center of trade and politics, and its people played a crucial role in the story of Abimelech. Historically, Shechem was a place of covenant renewal for Israel (<a href="/joshua/24.htm">Joshua 24:1-25</a>) and had deep spiritual and cultural significance. The people of Shechem had previously supported Abimelech's rise to power, but their loyalty was complex and ultimately unstable.<p><b>went out into the fields</b><br>This action suggests a return to normal agricultural activities, which were central to the economy and survival of ancient communities. The fields around Shechem would have been vital for sustenance and trade. The phrase may imply a false sense of security among the people, unaware of the impending threat from Abimelech. It also highlights the agrarian lifestyle of the time, where daily life was closely tied to the land.<p><b>and this was reported to Abimelech</b><br>The reporting to Abimelech indicates a network of communication and possibly espionage. It shows that Abimelech had informants or loyalists who kept him informed of the movements and activities of the people. This intelligence would have been crucial for Abimelech to maintain control and execute his plans. The phrase underscores the tension and mistrust between Abimelech and the people of Shechem, setting the stage for the conflict that follows.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and a concubine from Shechem. He declared himself king after killing his seventy brothers, except for Jotham, who escaped.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a></b><br>An ancient city in the hill country of Ephraim, significant in Israel's history. It was a place of covenant renewal and later became a center of conflict under Abimelech's rule.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_shechem.htm">The People of Shechem</a></b><br>The inhabitants of Shechem who initially supported Abimelech's rise to power but later turned against him, leading to conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fields.htm">The Fields</a></b><br>The agricultural lands surrounding Shechem, where the people went out, possibly for work or gathering resources, which became a strategic point in Abimelech's campaign against them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_report_to_abimelech.htm">The Report to Abimelech</a></b><br>The intelligence that reached Abimelech about the movements of the Shechemites, prompting him to take military action.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a></b><br>Abimelech's account warns against unchecked ambition and the pursuit of power at any cost. His rise and fall illustrate the dangers of self-exaltation and the inevitable consequences of pride.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>The chaos in Shechem underscores the need for leaders who seek God's guidance and prioritize the well-being of their people over personal gain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_accountability.htm">The Role of Community Accountability</a></b><br>The people of Shechem initially supported Abimelech but later turned against him. This shift highlights the importance of community discernment and accountability in leadership choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite human schemes and conflicts, God's purposes prevail. Abimelech's account is a reminder of God's ultimate control over history and His ability to bring justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_betrayal_and_division.htm">The Dangers of Betrayal and Division</a></b><br>The internal strife in Shechem serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of betrayal and division within a community or nation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abimelech,_gideon's_son.htm">Who was Abimelech, son of Gideon, in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) <span class= "bld">On the morrow.</span>--This is surprising. Possibly, however, there were important agricultural labours to be finished, and Abimelech had lulled them into security by ostentatiously withdrawing his forces.<p>Into the field--"The wide corn-fields at the <span class= "ital">opening </span>of the Valley of Shechem" (Stanley).<p>(42) <span class= "bld">Set the hold on fire.</span>--The words of Jotham (<a href="/judges/9-20.htm" title="But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.">Judges 9:20</a>) had proved prophetic. (For a similar incident see <a href="/1_kings/16-18.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died.">1Kings 16:18</a>--Zimri burnt in the palace at Tirzah.)<p><span class= "bld">Died.</span>--The Vulgate renders it, <span class= "ital">Were killed with the smoke and fire.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 42, 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pass</span>, etc. The Shechemites, believing Abimelech to have retired, and hoping that he would be satisfied with the chastisement inflicted upon them in the battle of the day before, left the protection of their walls next morning to pursue their usual avocations in the field. Abimelech's spies in the city being aware of their intention immediately reported it to him. Upon which he hastily took his army, divided them as before into three companies, lay in ambush in the field till the Shechemites were well out in the country, then attacked the Shechemites in the field with two of the companies, and himself at the head of the third rushed to the city gate to intercept their retreat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/9-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The next day</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mā·ḥo·rāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4283.htm">Strong's 4283: </a> </span><span class="str2">The morrow, tomorrow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people [of Shechem]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the fields,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śā·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and this was reported</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגִּ֖דוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·gi·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Abimelech.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/9-42.htm">Judges 9:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/9-42.htm">OT History: Judges 9:42 It happened on the next day that (Jd Judg. 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