Judges 9:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:3 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:3 — KJV
“And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother. to follow: Heb. after”
— Judges 9:3 (KJV)
Judges 9:3 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 9:3
“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 9:3: brethren, men, shechem
“Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: wholly...: Heb. fulfilled after me”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:3: ears, men, follow
“Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:3: ears, men, these
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:3: mother, men, brother
“And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:3: spake, these, words
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