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20 But if you have not been fair to Gideon, then may Abimelech destroy the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo; and may they destroy Abimelech!”

21 Then Jotham escaped and lived in Beer for fear of his brother, Abimelech. 22-23 Three years later God stirred up trouble between King Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem, and they revolted.

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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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