Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Abimelek and all his troops set out by night and took up concealed positions near Shechem in four companies. New Living Translation So Abimelech and all his men went by night and split into four groups, stationing themselves around Shechem. English Standard Version So Abimelech and all the men who were with him rose up by night and set an ambush against Shechem in four companies. Berean Standard Bible So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. King James Bible And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. New King James Version So Abimelech and all the people who were with him rose by night, and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. New American Standard Bible So Abimelech and all the people who were with him got up at night, and lay in wait against Shechem, in four units. NASB 1995 So Abimelech and all the people who were with him arose by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. NASB 1977 So Abimelech and all the people who were with him arose by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. Legacy Standard Bible So Abimelech and all the people who were with him arose by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. Amplified Bible So Abimelech and all the people who were with him got up during the night, and set up an ambush against Shechem, in four companies. Christian Standard Bible So Abimelech and all the troops with him got up at night and waited in ambush for Shechem in four units. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Abimelech and all the people with him got up at night and waited in ambush for Shechem in four units. American Standard Version And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. Contemporary English Version So one night, Abimelech led his soldiers to Shechem. He divided them into four groups, and they all hid near the town. English Revised Version And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abimelech and all his troops started out at night. He used four companies to set ambushes around Shechem. Good News Translation So Abimelech and all his men made their move at night and hid outside Shechem in four groups. International Standard Version So Abimelech and his entire army got up that night and waited in ambush against Shechem in four separate companies. Majority Standard Bible So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. NET Bible So Abimelech and all his men came up at night and set an ambush outside Shechem--they divided into four units. New Heart English Bible Abimelech rose up, and all the people who were with him, by night, and they lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. Webster's Bible Translation And Abimelech rose, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. World English Bible Abimelech rose up, and all the people who were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abimelech rises, and all the people who [are] with him, by night, and they lay wait against Shechem—four detachments; Young's Literal Translation And Abimelech riseth, and all the people who are with him, by night, and they lay wait against Shechem -- four detachments; Smith's Literal Translation And Abimelech will rise, and all the people which are with him, by night, and they will lie in wait against Shechem in four heads. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbimelech therefore arose with all his army by night, and laid ambushes near Sichem in four places. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Abimelech rose up, with all his army, by night, and he set ambushes near Shechem in four places. New American Bible During the night Abimelech went into action with all his soldiers and set up an ambush outside of Shechem in four companies. New Revised Standard Version So Abimelech and all the troops with him got up by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abimeleck and all the people that were with him rose up by night, and they laid in ambush against Shechem in four companies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abimelek arose in the night, and all the people that were with him, and they laid ambush against Shekeem in four divisions OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abimelech and all the people with him rose up by night, and formed an ambuscade against Sychem in four companies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fall of Shechem…33And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.” 34So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies. 35Now Gaal son of Ebed went out and stood at the entrance of the city gate just as Abimelech and his men came out from their hiding places.… Cross References 2 Samuel 15:10-12 Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Kings 9:14-20 Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” / Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him. ... 1 Samuel 22:6-8 Soon Saul learned that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was sitting under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with his spear in hand and all his servants standing around him. / Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds? / Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.” 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 2 Samuel 20:4-10 Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.” / So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him. / And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom. Take your lord’s servants and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and elude us.” ... 1 Kings 16:9-10 However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. 2 Kings 11:14-16 And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. 2 Chronicles 23:13-15 And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest sent out the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, saying, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. Matthew 26:47-50 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... Mark 14:43-46 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” John 18:2-3 Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. Acts 23:12-15 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... Acts 25:3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. 2 Corinthians 11:26 In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, Treasury of Scripture And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Attack Bands Companies Concealed Detachments Laid Night Positions Riseth Rose Shechem Surprise Troops WaitJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Attack Bands Companies Concealed Detachments Laid Night Positions Riseth Rose Shechem Surprise Troops WaitJudges 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. So Abimelech Abimelech, whose name means "my father is king" in Hebrew, is a central figure in this narrative. He is the son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and a concubine from Shechem. His ambition and ruthless pursuit of power are evident throughout Judges 9. Historically, Abimelech's actions reflect the turbulent period of the Judges, where Israel lacked centralized leadership and often fell into chaos and idolatry. His account serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-exaltation and the rejection of God's authority. and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies Hebrew So Abimelechאֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his troops הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock set out וַיָּ֧קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand by night לָ֑יְלָה (lā·yə·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity and lay in wait וַיֶּאֶרְב֣וּ (way·ye·’er·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 693: To lie in wait against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Shechem שְׁכֶ֔ם (šə·ḵem) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7927: Shechem -- 'ridge', a district in Northern Palestine, also a son of Hamor in four אַרְבָּעָ֖ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four companies. רָאשִֽׁים׃ (rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Links Judges 9:34 NIVJudges 9:34 NLT Judges 9:34 ESV Judges 9:34 NASB Judges 9:34 KJV Judges 9:34 BibleApps.com Judges 9:34 Biblia Paralela Judges 9:34 Chinese Bible Judges 9:34 French Bible Judges 9:34 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 9:34 Abimelech rose up and all the people (Jd Judg. 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