Judges 9:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:26 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:26 — KJV
“And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.”
— Judges 9:26 (KJV)
Judges 9:26 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 9:26
“And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men. the son...: or, the son of Haggedolim”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:26: son, brethren, went
“And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:26: gaal, son, ebed
“And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee. privily: Heb. craftily or, to Tormah”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:26: gaal, son, ebed
“And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:26: son, came, shechem
“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:26: brethren, over, men
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