Judges 9:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:15 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:15 — KJV
“And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.”
— Judges 9:15 (KJV)
Judges 9:15 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 9:15
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:15: anoint, king, over
“Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:15: anoint, king, then
“And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:15: over, then, come
“Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:15: king, then, come
“And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:15: king, then, come
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