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/judges/9-8.htmJudges 9:8 GWT: "The trees went to anoint someone to be king over them. They said to the olive tree, 'Be our king!'
Judges 9:8
 Judges 9:8 
God's Word Translation (© 1995)
"The trees went to anoint someone to be king over them. They said to the olive tree, 'Be our king!'

King James Bible
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

American Standard Version
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive-tree, Reign thou over us.

Young's Literal Translation
'The trees have diligently gone to anoint over them a king, and they say to the olive, Reign thou over us.

Judges 9:8 Additional Translations
Judges 9:8 Parallel Commentaries
Anoint Diligently Olive Olive-Tree Once Reign Themselves Time Tree Trees
Anoint Diligently Olive Olive-Tree Once Reign Themselves Time Tree Trees
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