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

20 But if you have not, let fire come out(A) from Abimelek and consume you, the citizens of Shechem(B) and Beth Millo,(C) and let fire come out from you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and consume Abimelek!”

21 Then Jotham(D) fled, escaping to Beer,(E) and he lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelek.

22 After Abimelek had governed Israel three years,

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