20 But if not, may fire come out of Abimelech and consume the [a]leaders of Shechem and [b]Beth-millo; and may fire come out of the [c]leaders of Shechem and from [d]Beth-millo, and consume Abimelech.” 21 Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; and he stayed there because of his brother Abimelech.

Shechem and Abimelech Fall

22 Now Abimelech ruled over Israel for three years.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 9:20 Or landowners
  2. Judges 9:20 Or the house of Millo
  3. Judges 9:20 Or landowners
  4. Judges 9:20 Or the house of Millo

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