Judges 9:32 cpdv — And so, rise up in the night, with the people who are with you, and lie hidden in the field.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so, rise up in the night, with the people who are with you, and lie hidden in the field. "

— Judges 9:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 9 — Context

29

I wish that someone would set this people under my hand, so that I might take away Abimelech from their midst.” And it was told to Abimelech, “Gather the multitude of an army, and approach.”

30

For Zebul, the ruler of the city, upon hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Ebed, became very angry.

31

And he sent messengers secretly to Abimelech, saying: “Behold, Gaal, the son of Ebed, has arrived at Shechem with his brothers, and he has set the city against you.

32

And so, rise up in the night, with the people who are with you, and lie hidden in the field.

33

And at first light in the morning, as the sun is rising, rush upon the city. And when he goes out against you, with his people, do to him what you are able to do.”

34

And so Abimelech rose up, with all his army, by night, and he set ambushes near Shechem in four places.

35

And Gaal, the son of Ebed, went out, and he stood at the entrance to the gate of the city. Then Abimelech rose up, and all the army with him, from the places of the ambushes.

Judges 9:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:32 say?
Judges 9:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so, rise up in the night, with the people who are with you, and lie hidden in the field. ”
Where is Judges 9:32 in the Bible?
Judges 9:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 32.
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 9:32.
What translation should I read Judges 9:32 in?
Judges 9:32 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 9:32?
Judges 9:32 reads (CPDV): “And so, rise up in the night, with the people who are with you, and lie hidden in the field. ” 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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