Judges 9:56 net — God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.

NET Bible

"God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers."

— Judges 9:56, NET Bible

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Judges 9 — Context

53

a woman threw an upper millstone down on his head and shattered his skull.

54

He quickly called to the young man who carried his weapons,“Draw your sword and kill me, so they will not say,‘A woman killed him.’” So the young man stabbed him and he died.

55

When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they went home.

56

God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.

57

God also repaid the men of Shechem for their evil deeds. The curse spoken by Jotham son of Jerub-Baal fell on them.

Judges 9:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:56 say?
Judges 9:56 in the NET Bible reads: “God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.”
Where is Judges 9:56 in the Bible?
Judges 9:56 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 56.
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 9:56.
What translation should I read Judges 9:56 in?
Judges 9:56 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 9:56?
Judges 9:56 reads (NET): “God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.” 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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