Judges 9:19
New International Version
So have you acted honorably and in good faith toward Jerub-Baal and his family today? If you have, may Abimelek be your joy, and may you be his, too!

New Living Translation
“If you have acted honorably and in good faith toward Gideon and his descendants today, then may you find joy in Abimelech, and may he find joy in you.

English Standard Version
if you then have acted in good faith and integrity with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

Berean Standard Bible
if you have acted faithfully and honestly toward Jerubbaal and his house this day, then may you rejoice in Abimelech, and he in you.

King James Bible
If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

New King James Version
if then you have acted in truth and sincerity with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

New American Standard Bible
so if you have acted with honesty and integrity toward Jerubbaal and his house this day, be joyful about Abimelech, and may he also be joyful about you.

NASB 1995
if then you have dealt in truth and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

NASB 1977
if then you have dealt in truth and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

Legacy Standard Bible
if then you have dealt in truth and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house this day, be glad in Abimelech, and let him also be glad in you.

Amplified Bible
if then you have acted in truth and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

Christian Standard Bible
so if you have acted faithfully and honestly with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech and may he also rejoice in you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
if then you have acted faithfully and honestly with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech and may he also rejoice in you.

American Standard Version
if ye then have dealt truly and uprightly with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

Contemporary English Version
So, you leaders of Shechem, if you treated Gideon and his family the way you should have, then I hope you and Abimelech will make each other very happy.

English Revised Version
if ye then have dealt truly and uprightly with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So if you are now acting with sincerity and integrity toward Jerubbaal and his family, then be happy with Abimelech and let Abimelech be happy with you.

Good News Translation
Now then, if what you did today to Gideon and his family was sincere and honest, then be happy with Abimelech and let him be happy with you.

International Standard Version
So if you've acted in good faith and integrity toward Jerubbaal and his household today, then you're welcome to Abimelech, and he's welcome to you…

Majority Standard Bible
if you have acted faithfully and honestly toward Jerubbaal and his house this day, then may you rejoice in Abimelech, and he in you.

NET Bible
So if you have shown loyalty and integrity to Jerub-Baal and his family today, then may Abimelech bring you happiness and may you bring him happiness!

New Heart English Bible
If you then have dealt truly and righteously with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice you in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

Webster's Bible Translation
If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

World English Bible
if you then have dealt truly and righteously with Jerubbaal and with his house today, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
indeed, if in truth and in sincerity you have acted with Jerubba‘al and with his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech, and he rejoices—even he—in you;

Young's Literal Translation
yea, if in truth and in sincerity ye have acted with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and he doth rejoice -- even he -- in you;

Smith's Literal Translation
And if in sincerity and uprightness ye did with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and he shall rejoice also in you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If therefore you have dealt well, and without fault with Jerobaal, and his house, rejoice ye this day in Abimelech, and may he rejoice in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
if therefore you are upright and have acted without fault with Jerubbaal and his house, then you should rejoice on this day in Abimelech, and he should rejoice in you.

New American Bible
if, then, you have acted in good faith and integrity toward Jerubbaal and his house today, then rejoice in Abimelech and may he in turn rejoice in you!

New Revised Standard Version
if, I say, you have acted in good faith and honor with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If you then have dealt truly and sincerely with Nedo-baal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimeleck, and let him also rejoice in you;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if in righteousness and in truth you have acted with him of the house of NeduBayl and with his household today, rejoice with Abimelek, also he will rejoice with you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
if ye then have dealt truly and uprightly with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
if then ye have done truly and faithfully with Jerobaal, and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice over you:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jotham's Parable
18but you have risen up against my father’s house this day and killed his seventy sons on a single stone, and you have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the leaders of Shechem because he is your brother— 19if you have acted faithfully and honestly toward Jerubbaal and his house this day, then may you rejoice in Abimelech, and he in you. 20But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.”…

Cross References
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

Proverbs 26:27
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Romans 2:6
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

1 Samuel 24:12
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.

1 Samuel 26:23
May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed.

2 Samuel 3:39
And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”

2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

1 Kings 2:32
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

Psalm 7:15-16
He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

Psalm 28:4
Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.

Psalm 57:6
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

Psalm 109:17-18
The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. / The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil.


Treasury of Scripture

If you then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice you in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

rejoice

Isaiah 8:6
Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

James 4:16
But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

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Judges 9
1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king
7. 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.














if you have acted
The phrase "if you have acted" suggests a conditional statement, implying a choice or decision made by the people. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "עָשִׂיתֶם" (asitem), which means to do or to act. This word emphasizes the importance of actions and decisions in the biblical narrative, highlighting the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals. The conditional nature of this phrase sets the stage for a reflection on the consequences of one's actions, a recurring theme in the book of Judges.

in good faith and integrity
The terms "good faith" and "integrity" are translated from the Hebrew words "בְּתוֹם" (betom) and "בְּיָשָׁר" (beyashar), respectively. "Betom" conveys a sense of completeness, innocence, or sincerity, while "beyashar" refers to uprightness or honesty. These words together underscore the biblical call for moral purity and ethical conduct. In the context of Judges, where Israel repeatedly falls into cycles of sin and redemption, this phrase serves as a reminder of the divine standard for human behavior.

toward Jerubbaal and his house
"Jerubbaal" is another name for Gideon, a significant judge in Israel's history. The reference to "his house" indicates his family or lineage. Historically, Gideon was a deliverer of Israel, and his legacy was meant to be one of faithfulness to God. The mention of Jerubbaal here calls the people to remember their obligations and the covenantal relationship they had with Gideon and his family, which they were expected to honor.

this day
The phrase "this day" emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of the situation. In the biblical narrative, "this day" often marks a moment of decision or judgment. It serves as a call to action, urging the people to reflect on their current state and the choices they are making. This temporal marker highlights the importance of the present moment in the unfolding of God's plan.

then may you rejoice in Abimelech
The word "rejoice" is translated from the Hebrew "תִּשְׂמָחוּ" (tismachu), which means to be glad or to take delight. The conditional nature of this rejoicing suggests that it is contingent upon the people's faithfulness and integrity. Abimelech, the son of Gideon, sought to rule over Israel, but his leadership was marked by treachery and violence. The call to rejoice in him is ironic, as it contrasts with the reality of his character and actions.

and may he also rejoice in you
This reciprocal rejoicing implies a mutual relationship of trust and satisfaction. However, given Abimelech's history, this statement can be seen as a critique of the people's choice to follow him. The biblical narrative often highlights the consequences of aligning with unrighteous leaders, and this phrase serves as a cautionary note about the dangers of misplaced trust.

(19) If ye then have dealt truly.--If your conduct be just and right, I wish you all joy in it.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

you have acted
עֲשִׂיתֶ֛ם (‘ă·śî·ṯem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

faithfully
בֶּאֱמֶ֨ת (be·’ĕ·meṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

and honestly
וּבְתָמִ֧ים (ū·ḇə·ṯā·mîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

toward
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Jerubbaal
יְרֻבַּ֥עַל (yə·rub·ba·‘al)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3378: Jerubbaal -- 'let Baal contend', a name of Gideon

and his house
בֵּית֖וֹ (bê·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

this
הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day,
הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

[then] may you rejoice
שִׂמְחוּ֙ (śim·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in Abimelech,
בַּאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ (ba·’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name

and
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

he
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

in you.
בָּכֶֽם׃ (bā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew


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