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Old TestamentJudges · Chapter 9

Judges 9:39

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:39 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Judges 9:39 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Judges 9:39 — KJV

And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.

Judges 9:39 (KJV)

Judges 9:39 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.

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Explore the full Book of Judges — all 21 chapters

Cross-References for Judges 9:39

And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that was in Shechem. plain: or, oak

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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.

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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?

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And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.

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And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey