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Judges 9:57 cpdv — The Shechemites also were given retribution for what they had done, and the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal, fell…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Shechemites also were given retribution for what they had done, and the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal, fell upon them. "

— Judges 9:57, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 9 — Context

54

And he quickly called to his armor bearer, and said to him, “Draw your sword and strike me, otherwise it may be said that I was slain by a woman.” And, doing as he was ordered, he killed him.

55

And when he was dead, all those of Israel who were with him returned to their homes.

56

And so did God repay the evil that Abimelech had done against his father by killing his seventy brothers.

57

The Shechemites also were given retribution for what they had done, and the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal, fell upon them.

Judges 9:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 9:57 say?
Judges 9:57 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Shechemites also were given retribution for what they had done, and the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal, fell upon them. ”
Where is Judges 9:57 in the Bible?
Judges 9:57 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 57.
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.
What translation should I read Judges 9:57 in?
Judges 9:57 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?
Judges 9:57 reads (CPDV): “The Shechemites also were given retribution for what they had done, and the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal, fell upon them. ” 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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