Judges 9:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:30 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. kindled: or, hot" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:30 — KJV
“And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. kindled: or, hot”
— Judges 9:30 (KJV)
Judges 9:30 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 9:30
“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 9:30: zebul, gaal, son
“And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:30: city, gaal, son
“And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:30: heard, words, son
“And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:30: heard, words, kindled
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:30: heard, anger, kindled
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