Judges 9:42 cpdv — Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech, "

— Judges 9:42, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 9 — Context

39

Therefore, Gaal went out, with the people of Shechem watching, and he fought against Abimelech,

40

who pursued him, fleeing, and drove him into the city. And many were cut down on his side, even to the gate of the city.

41

And Abimelech made camp at Arumah. But Zebul expelled Gaal and his companions from the city, and he would not permit them to remain in it.

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Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech,

43

he took his army, and divided it into three companies, and he placed ambushes in the fields. And seeing that the people had departed from the city, he rose up and rushed upon them,

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along with his own company, assaulting and besieging the city. But the two other companies pursued the enemies scattered in the field.

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Now Abimelech assaulted the city all that day. And he seized it, and he killed its inhabitants, and he destroyed it, so much so that he scattered salt in it.

Judges 9:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:42 say?
Judges 9:42 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech, ”
Where is Judges 9:42 in the Bible?
Judges 9:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 42.
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 9:42.
What translation should I read Judges 9:42 in?
Judges 9:42 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 9:42?
Judges 9:42 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, on the following day, the people departed into the field. And when this had been reported to Abimelech, ” 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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