Judges 9:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:2 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubba..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:2 — KJV
“Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh. Whether...: Heb. What is good? whether, etc”
— Judges 9:2 (KJV)
Judges 9:2 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 9:2
“And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:2: men, shechem, sons
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:2: men, shechem, sons
“Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows. let Haman's...: Heb. let men hang, etc”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:2: men, sons, ten
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:2: either, ten, one
“He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon. glorious...: or, goodly, etc.: Heb. land of delight, or, ornament”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:2: men, over, also
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