Judges 9:23
And the Lord put a very grievous spirit between Abimelech and the inhabitants of Shechem, who began to detest him,
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22And so Abimelech reigned over Israel for three years.
Cross References
Judges 9:15And it responded to them: ‘If truly you would appoint me as king, come and rest under my shadow. But if you are not willing, let fire go forth from the bramble, and let it devour the cedars of Lebanon.’”
1 Samuel 16:14But the Spirit of the Lord withdrew from Saul, and a wicked spirit from the Lord disturbed him.
1 Samuel 18:9Therefore, Saul did not regard David with a good eye, from that day and thereafter.
1 Kings 22:22And he said, ‘I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And the Lord said: ‘You will deceive him, and you will prevail. Go forth, and do so.’
2 Chronicles 10:15And he did not acquiesce to the pleadings of the people. For it was the will of God that his word be fulfilled, which he had spoken by the hand of Ahijah, the Shilonite, to Jeroboam, the son of Nabat.
2 Chronicles 18:21And he responded, ‘I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And the Lord said: ‘You will deceive and prevail. Go forth and do so.’
Matthew Henry on Judges 9:23-50
Gaal's Insurrection; Gaal's Defeat. ( b. c. 1206.) 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: 24 That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. 25 And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him… Read the whole commentary →