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Judges 9:56

Judges 9:57-1953 kjv — And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son…

King James Version

"And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. "

— Judges 9:57-1953, King James Version

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Judges 9 — Context

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Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman 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 unto his place.

56

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

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And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.

Judges 9:57-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:57-1953 say?
Judges 9:57-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. ”
Where is Judges 9:57-1953 in the Bible?
Judges 9:57-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verses 57–1953.
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 9:57-1953.
What translation should I read Judges 9:57-1953 in?
Judges 9:57-1953 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 9:57-1953?
Judges 9:57-1953 reads (KJV): “And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. ” 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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