Judges 9:53 akjv — And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech’s head, and all to broke his skull.

American King James Version

"And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech’s head, and all to broke his skull. "

— Judges 9:53, American King James Version

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Judges 9 — Context

50

Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.

51

But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut it to them, and got them up to the top of the tower.

52

And Abimelech came to the tower, and fought against it, and went hard to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

53

And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech’s head, and all to broke his skull.

54

Then he called hastily to the young man his armor bearer, and said to him, Draw your sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A women slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.

55

And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place. ¶

56

Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did to his father, in slaying his seventy brothers:

Judges 9:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:53 say?
Judges 9:53 in the American King James Version reads: “And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech’s head, and all to broke his skull. ”
Where is Judges 9:53 in the Bible?
Judges 9:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 53.
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 9:53.
What translation should I read Judges 9:53 in?
Judges 9:53 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 9:53?
Judges 9:53 reads (AKJV): “And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone on Abimelech’s head, and all to broke his skull. ” 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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