Judges 9:21 nasb — Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.

NASB

"Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother."

— Judges 9:21, NASB

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Judges 9 — Context

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but you have risen against my father's house today and have killed his sons, seventy men, on one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your relative--

19

if then you have dealt in truth and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

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"But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and consume the men of Shechem and Beth-millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem and from Beth-millo, and consume Abimelech."

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Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.

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Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.

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Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,

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so that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood might be laid on Abimelech their brother, who killed them, and on the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to kill his brothers.

Judges 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:21 say?
Judges 9:21 in the NASB reads: “Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.”
Where is Judges 9:21 in the Bible?
Judges 9:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 21.
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 9:21.
What translation should I read Judges 9:21 in?
Judges 9:21 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 9:21?
Judges 9:21 reads (NASB): “Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.” 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.
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