Judges 9:40 net — Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at the entrance of the gate.

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"Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at the entrance of the gate."

— Judges 9:40, NET Bible

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Judges 9 — Context

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!”

39

So Gaal led the leaders of Shechem out and fought Abimelech.

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Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at the entrance of the gate.

41

Abimelech went back to Arumah; Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem.

42

The next day the Shechemites came out to the field. When Abimelech heard about it,

43

he took his men and divided them into three units and set an ambush in the field. When he saw the people coming out of the city, he attacked and struck them down.

Judges 9:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:40 say?
Judges 9:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at 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 (NET): “Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at 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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