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Judges 9:22–23

Downfall of Abimelech

22 After Abimelech had reigned over Israel three years, 23 yGod sent a zspirit of ill will between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem adealt treacherously with Abimelech,

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Judges 9:22–23 — The New International Version (NIV)

22 After Abimelek had governed Israel three years, 23 God stirred up animosity between Abimelek and the citizens of Shechem so that they acted treacherously against Abimelek.

Judges 9:22–23 — English Standard Version (ESV)

22 Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,

Judges 9:22–23 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

22 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:

Judges 9:22–23 — New Living Translation (NLT)

22 After Abimelech had ruled over Israel for three years, 23 God sent a spirit that stirred up trouble between Abimelech and the leading citizens of Shechem, and they revolted.

Judges 9:22–23 — New Century Version (NCV)

22 Abimelech ruled Israel for three years. 23 Then God sent an evil spirit to make trouble between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem so that the leaders of Shechem turned against him.

Judges 9:22–23 — American Standard Version (ASV)

22 And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:

Judges 9:22–23 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

22 And Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem; and the citizens of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,

Judges 9:22–23 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

22 Abimelech ruled Israel for three years. 23 Then God sent an evil spirit to cause problems between Abimelech and citizens of Shechem. So citizens of Shechem turned against Abimelech.

Judges 9:22–23 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

22 When Abimelech had ruled over Israel three years, 23 God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem. They treated Abimelech deceitfully,

Judges 9:22–23 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

22 Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 But God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem; and the lords of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech.

Judges 9:22–23 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

22 Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem, and the lords of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,

Judges 9:22–23 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

22 Abimelech ruled over Israel for three years. 23 Then God sent an evil spirit to cause trouble between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem. They turned against Abimelech. They decided not to follow him anymore.

Judges 9:22–23 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

22 Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.

23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,


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