Judges 9:40 nasb — Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate.

NASB

"Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate."

— Judges 9:40, NASB

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Judges 9 — Context

37

Gaal spoke again and said, "Behold, people are coming down from the highest part of the land, and one company comes by the way of the diviners' oak."

38

Then Zebul said to him, "Where is your boasting now with which you said, 'Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?' Is this not the people whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them!"

39

So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought with Abimelech.

40

Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate.

41

Then Abimelech remained at Arumah, but Zebul drove out Gaal and his relatives so that they could not remain in Shechem.

42

Now it came about the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was told to Abimelech.

43

So he took his people and divided them into three companies, and lay in wait in the field; when he looked and saw the people coming out from the city, he arose against them and slew them.

Judges 9:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:40 say?
Judges 9:40 in the NASB reads: “Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate.”
Where is Judges 9:40 in the Bible?
Judges 9:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 40.
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 9:40.
What translation should I read Judges 9:40 in?
Judges 9:40 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 9:40?
Judges 9:40 reads (NASB): “Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate.” 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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