Judges 9:35 net — When Gaal son of Ebed came out and stood at the entrance to the city’s gate, Abimelech and his men got up from their hi…

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"When Gaal son of Ebed came out and stood at the entrance to the city’s gate, Abimelech and his men got up from their hiding places."

— Judges 9:35, NET Bible

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Judges 9 — Context

32

Now, come up at night with your men and set an ambush in the field outside the city.

33

In the morning at sunrise quickly attack the city. When he and his men come out to fight you, do what you can to him.”

34

So Abimelech and all his men came up at night and set an ambush outside Shechem– they divided into four units.

35

When Gaal son of Ebed came out and stood at the entrance to the city’s gate, Abimelech and his men got up from their hiding places.

36

Gaal saw the men and said to Zebul,“Look, men are coming down from the tops of the hills.” But Zebul said to him,“You are seeing the shadows on the hills– it just looks like men.”

37

Gaal again said,“Look, men are coming down from the very center of the land. A unit is coming by way of the Oak Tree of the Diviners.”

38

Zebul said to him,“Where now are your bragging words,‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Are these not the men you insulted? Go out now and fight them!”

Judges 9:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:35 say?
Judges 9:35 in the NET Bible reads: “When Gaal son of Ebed came out and stood at the entrance to the city’s gate, Abimelech and his men got up from their hiding places.”
Where is Judges 9:35 in the Bible?
Judges 9:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 35.
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 9:35.
What translation should I read Judges 9:35 in?
Judges 9:35 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 9:35?
Judges 9:35 reads (NET): “When Gaal son of Ebed came out and stood at the entrance to the city’s gate, Abimelech and his men got up from their hiding places.” 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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