Judges 9:40

Abimelech attacked, and chased him and his men as they ran away, killing many of them as they tried to get back to the town gate.

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In The King James Version

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.

In Context

39So Gaal led the leaders of Shechem out of the town and fought with Abimelech.

41Abimelech went back to Arumah while Zebul expelled Gaal and his relatives from Shechem.

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Cross References

1 Kings 20:18“If they're coming in peace, take them alive,” he ordered. “If they're coming to attack, take them alive.”

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 →

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