Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Abimelek chased him all the way to the entrance of the gate, and many were killed as they fled. New Living Translation But Abimelech chased him, and many of Shechem’s men were wounded and fell along the road as they retreated to the city gate. English Standard Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. And many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. Berean Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. King James Bible And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate. New King James Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him; and many fell wounded, to the very entrance of the gate. New American Standard Bible But Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. NASB 1995 Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. NASB 1977 And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. Legacy Standard Bible And Abimelech pursued him, and he fled before him; and many fell slain up to the entrance of the gate. Amplified Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded as far as the entrance of the gate. Christian Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. Numerous bodies were strewn as far as the entrance of the city gate. Holman Christian Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. Many wounded died as far as the entrance of the gate. American Standard Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entrance of the gate. Contemporary English Version Soon the people of Shechem turned and ran back into the town. However, Abimelech and his troops were close behind and killed many of them along the way. English Revised Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entering of the gate. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abimelech chased Gaal so that he ran away from him. Many were killed at the entrance of the city. Good News Translation Abimelech started after Gaal, and Gaal ran. Many were wounded, even at the city gate. International Standard Version Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran away from him. Many fell wounded right up to the entrance to the city gate. NET Bible Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at the entrance of the gate. New Heart English Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even to the entrance of the gate of the city. Webster's Bible Translation And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entrance of the gate. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebut Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. World English Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many fell wounded, even to the entrance of the gate. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abimelech pursues him, and he flees from his presence, and many fall wounded—to the opening of the gate. Young's Literal Translation and Abimelech pursueth him, and he fleeth from his presence, and many fall wounded -- unto the opening of the gate. Smith's Literal Translation And Abimelech will pursue him and he will flee from his face, and many will fall wounded at the door of the gate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho chased and put him to flight, and drove him to the city: and many were slain of his people, even to the gate of the city: Catholic Public Domain Version who pursued him, fleeing, and drove him into the city. And many were cut down on his side, even to the gate of the city. New American Bible but when Abimelech went after him, he fled from him. Many fell slain right up to the entrance of the gate. New Revised Standard Version Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. Many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abimeleck chased him, and he fled before him, and many people fell slain, even to the entrance of the gate. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abimelek chased him and he fled from before him and many fell slain unto the entrance of the gate OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entrance of the gate. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abimelech pursued him, and he fled from before him; and many fell down slain as far as the door of the gate. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fall of Shechem…39So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought against Abimelech, 40but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. 41Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem.… Cross References 2 Samuel 18:17 They took Absalom, cast him into a large pit in the forest, and piled a huge mound of stones over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites fled, each to his home. 1 Samuel 31:1-7 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ... 2 Kings 9:27 When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there. Joshua 8:24-25 When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai who had pursued them into the field and wilderness, and when every last one of them had fallen by the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and put it to the sword as well. / A total of twelve thousand men and women fell that day—all the people of Ai. 2 Samuel 2:19-23 and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. / So Abner told him, “Turn to your right or to your left, seize one of the young men, and take his equipment for yourself.” But Asahel would not stop chasing him. ... 1 Kings 20:20-21 and each one struck down his opponent. So the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursuit. But Ben-hadad king of Aram escaped on horseback with the cavalry. / Then the king of Israel marched out and attacked the horses and chariots, inflicting a great slaughter on the Arameans. 2 Chronicles 13:17 Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. Isaiah 10:18 The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. Jeremiah 46:5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. Psalm 68:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. / As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. Exodus 14:25 He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” Deuteronomy 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. Matthew 26:56 But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled. Mark 14:50 Then everyone deserted Him and fled. Treasury of Scripture And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entering of the gate. he fled before 1 Kings 20:18-21,30 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive… Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Chased Entering Entrance Opening Overthrown Presence Pursueth Sword Way WoundedJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Chased Entering Entrance Opening Overthrown Presence Pursueth Sword Way WoundedJudges 9 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. but Abimelech pursued him Abimelech, the son of Gideon, is a central figure in this narrative. His pursuit of Gaal is a continuation of his violent and ambitious quest for power. This pursuit reflects the chaotic period of the Judges, where Israel lacked centralized leadership and often fell into cycles of sin and retribution. Abimelech's actions can be seen as a fulfillment of the curse pronounced by Jotham, Gideon's youngest son, in Judges 9:20, where he prophesied that fire would come from Abimelech to consume the leaders of Shechem. This pursuit is indicative of the internal strife and division within Israel, a theme prevalent throughout the book of Judges. and Gaal fled before him And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate Persons / Places / Events 1. AbimelechThe son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and a concubine from Shechem. He declared himself king after killing his seventy brothers, except for Jotham, who escaped. 2. Gaal A man who opposed Abimelech and incited the people of Shechem to rebel against him. He is ultimately defeated and driven out by Abimelech. 3. Shechem An ancient city in the hill country of Ephraim, significant in Israel's history. It is the setting for the conflict between Abimelech and Gaal. 4. The Gate The city gate of Shechem, a place of defense and public gathering, where many of Gaal's men fell wounded as they fled. 5. The Battle The conflict between Abimelech and Gaal, which results in Gaal's defeat and the wounding of many of his followers. Teaching Points The Consequences of Ambition and PrideAbimelech's and Gaal's accounts illustrate the dangers of unchecked ambition and pride. Both sought power for selfish reasons, leading to conflict and destruction. The Importance of Godly Leadership The chaos in Shechem underscores the need for leaders who seek God's guidance rather than personal gain. Godly leadership brings peace and stability. The Cycle of Sin and Judgment The events in Judges 9 reflect the recurring cycle of sin, judgment, and deliverance seen throughout the Book of Judges. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The Role of Divine Justice Despite human actions, God's justice prevails. Abimelech's eventual downfall is a testament to God's sovereignty and justice. The Power of Repentance and Humility While Gaal and Abimelech did not repent, their accounts encourage us to seek humility and repentance, aligning our lives with God's will. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 9Who was Abimelech, son of Gideon, in the Bible? Why would God send an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem (Judges 9:23)? How could Abimelech have murdered seventy of Gideon's sons without immediate opposition (Judges 9:5)? Does the account of Abimelech's violent rule conflict with other Old Testament portrayals of just leadership (Judges 9:22-24)?(40) Abimelech chased him . . .--He won a complete victory; but Gaal and his forces were able to secure themselves in Shechem. They succeeded in closing the gates against Abimelech, but only at the cost of many lives.Verse 40. - Were overthrown and wounded. The simple translation of the Hebrew is, and there fell many slain even unto the entering of the gate, showing that Abimelech's men pursued them to the very gate of the city. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but Abimelechאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name pursued him, וַיִּרְדְּפֵ֣הוּ (way·yir·də·p̄ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute and Gaal fled וַיָּ֖נָס (way·yā·nās) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away before him. מִפָּנָ֑יו (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face And many [Shechemites] רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great fell וַֽיִּפְּל֛וּ (way·yip·pə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie wounded חֲלָלִ֥ים (ḥă·lā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted all the way עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while to the entrance פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way of the gate. הַשָּֽׁעַר׃ (haš·šā·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Links Judges 9:40 NIVJudges 9:40 NLT Judges 9:40 ESV Judges 9:40 NASB Judges 9:40 KJV Judges 9:40 BibleApps.com Judges 9:40 Biblia Paralela Judges 9:40 Chinese Bible Judges 9:40 French Bible Judges 9:40 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 9:40 Abimelech chased him and he fled before (Jd Judg. 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