Judges 9:10 kjv — And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.

King James Version

"And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us."

— Judges 9:10, King James Version

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“And the trees said to the fig-tree, Come thou, and reign over us. ”
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WEB
“"The trees said to the fig tree, 'Come and reign over us.'”
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NET
““So the trees said to the fig tree,‘You come and be our king!’”
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DRB
“And the trees said to the fig tree: Come thou and reign over us.”
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BBE
“Then the trees said to the fig-tree, You come and be king over us.”
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KJVA
“And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.”
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Judges 9 — Context

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.

The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.

But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?

Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.

And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

Judges 9:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:10 say?

Judges 9:10 in the King James Version reads: “And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.”

Where is Judges 9:10 in the Bible?

Judges 9:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 10.

Who wrote Judges?

Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.

What is the book of Judges about?

Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.

What are the major themes of Judges?

Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 9:10.

What translation should I read Judges 9:10 in?

Judges 9:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Judges 9:10?

Judges 9:10 reads (KJV): “And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Judges 9:10 kjv — And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.

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