Judges 9:5
The Scripture
(5) And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.
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 6:24II Kings 10:17II Kings 11:1II Kings 11:2II Chronicles 21:4Matthew 2:16Matthew 2:20
Related verses (shared words)
Judges 9:18Judges 9:24Judges 9:2Deuteronomy 22:21Isaiah 28:16Deuteronomy 10:22