Judges 9:41
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:41 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:41 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:41 — KJV
“And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.”
— Judges 9:41 (KJV)
Judges 9:41 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 9:41
“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 9:41: abimelech, zebul, gaal
“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 9:41: abimelech, gaal, brethren
“And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying,”
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“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”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:41: abimelech, brethren, shechem
“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 9:41: abimelech, brethren, shechem
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