Judges 9:47 net — Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place.

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"Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place."

— Judges 9:47, NET Bible

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Judges 9 — Context

44

Abimelech and his units attacked and blocked the entrance to the city’s gate. Two units then attacked all the people in the field and struck them down.

45

Abimelech fought against the city all that day. He captured the city and killed all the people in it. Then he leveled the city and spread salt over it.

46

When all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem heard the news, they went to the stronghold of the temple of El-Berith.

47

Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place.

48

He and all his men went up on Mount Zalmon. He took an ax in his hand and cut off a tree branch. He put it on his shoulder and said to his men,“Quickly, do what you have just seen me do!”

49

So each of his men also cut off a branch and followed Abimelech. They put the branches against the stronghold and set fire to it. All the people of the Tower of Shechem died– about a thousand men and women.

50

Abimelech moved on to Thebez; he besieged and captured it.

Judges 9:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:47 say?
Judges 9:47 in the NET Bible reads: “Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place.”
Where is Judges 9:47 in the Bible?
Judges 9:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 47.
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 9:47.
What translation should I read Judges 9:47 in?
Judges 9:47 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 9:47?
Judges 9:47 reads (NET): “Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place.” 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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