Judges 9:40

and Abimelech pursueth him, and he fleeth from his presence, and many fall wounded — unto the opening of the gate.

Young's Literal Translation

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

39And Gaal goeth out before the masters of Shechem, and fighteth against Abimelech,

41And Abimelech abideth in Arumah, and Zebul casteth out Gaal and his brethren from dwelling in Shechem.

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Cross References

1 Kings 20:18And he saith, 'If for peace they have come out — catch them alive; and if for battle they have come out — alive catch them.'

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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