Judges 9:2
The Scripture
(2) Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are warned against joining the Philistines, who are preparing to attack them. The Philistines plot to kill the Israelite leaders and enslave the people, but the chapter ends with the Israelites’ fear and God’s promise to protect them.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 8:30Genesis 29:14II Samuel 19:13I Chronicles 11:1Ephesians 5:30Hebrews 2:14
Related verses (shared words)
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