Judges 9:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:42 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:42 — NIV
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Cross-References for Judges 9:42
“Abimelek stayed at Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his relatives out of Shechem.”
Immediately preceding context; sets the scene
“So he took his men and divided them into three companies and set an ambush in the fields. When he looked and saw the people coming out of the city, he rose up and attacked them.”
Immediately following context; describes the ambush
“The citizens of Shechem put men in ambush on the hilltops, and they robbed everyone who passed by. Word of this came to Abimelek.”
Earlier verse discussing ambush tactics in Shechem
“and this is what you must do: Appoint an ambush behind the city. Don’t go very far from it. All of you be ready.”
Example of ambush tactics in the Old Testament
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