Judges 9:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:21 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:21 — NIV
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Cross-References for Judges 9:21
“Thus God repaid the wickedness that Abimelek had done to his father by murdering his seventy brothers. God also made the people of Shechem pay for all their wickedness. The curse of Jotham son of Jerub-Baal came on them.”
Connects to the broader narrative and divine retribution.
“But David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.””
Illustrates fleeing from a usurper, similar to Jotham's flight.
“To Abiathar the priest, the king said, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the ark of the Sovereign Lord before my father David and shared all my father’s hardships.””
Shows the consequences of supporting the wrong leader.
“Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!”
Reflects the righteous seeking refuge, as Jotham did.
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