One day the trees set out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us.' Cross References Judges 9:7When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: "Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. Judges 9:9 But the olive tree replied, 'Should I stop giving my oil that honors both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?' 2 Kings 14:9 But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: "A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, 'Give your daughter to my son in marriage.' Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. 2 Chronicles 25:18 But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: "A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, 'Give your daughter to my son in marriage.' Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. Chapter Outline 1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king7. Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin 22. Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him 30. Zebul reveals it 34. Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt 46. He burns the hold of the god Berith 50. At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone 56. Jotham's curse is fulfilled. Jump to Previous Anoint Diligently Olive Olive-Tree Once Reign Themselves Time Tree TreesJump to Next Anoint Diligently Olive Olive-Tree Once Reign Themselves Time Tree Trees |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the trees. 2 Kings 14:9 Ezekiel 17:3 Daniel 4:10 olive tree. Judges 8:22, 23 Links Judges 9:8 NIVJudges 9:8 NLT Judges 9:8 ESV Judges 9:8 NASB Judges 9:8 KJV Judges 9:8 Bible Apps Judges 9:8 Parallel Judges 9:8 Biblia Paralela Judges 9:8 Chinese Bible Judges 9:8 French Bible Judges 9:8 German Bible Judges 9:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
