Judges 9:7-15 The Rise and Fall of Abimelek

7 When Jotham was told about this, he climbed up on the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted to them, “Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, so that God may listen to you.

8 One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’

9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’

10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our king.’

11 “But the fig tree replied, ‘Should I give up my fruit, so good and sweet, to hold sway over the trees?’

12 “Then the trees said to the vine, ‘Come and be our king.’

13 “But the vine answered, ‘Should I give up my wine, which cheers both gods and men, to hold sway over the trees?’

14 “Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, ‘Come and be our king.’

15 “The thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to anoint me king over you, come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, then let fire come out of the thornbush and consume the cedars of Lebanon!’

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Cross References for Judges 9:7-15

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Genesis 37:6 - He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: Click to read the verse Genesis 37:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:6

Proverbs 21:13 - If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:13

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Psalms 50:15-21 - and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15-21 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15-21

John 4:20 - Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship... Click to read the verse John 4:20 Click to read the verse John 4:20

Matthew 18:26-34 - “The servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay bac... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:26-34 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:26-34

Proverbs 26:1 - Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:1

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