Judges 9:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 9:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 9:7 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 9:7 — KJV
“And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.”
— Judges 9:7 (KJV)
Judges 9:7 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 9:7
“And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:7: went, stood, mount
“And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:7: told, top, mount
“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:7: told, went, men
“And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:7: lifted, voice, cried
“And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.”
Shares key themes with Judges 9:7: lifted, voice, cried
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