KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Judges 9:28–38
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Judges 9:28
28And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?
28And Gaal the sonne of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serue him? Is not he the sonne of Ierubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serue the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serue him?
Judges 9:29
29And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
29And would to God this people were vnder my hand; then would I remoue Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine armie and come out.
Judges 9:30
30¶ And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
30¶ And when Zebul the ruler of the citie heard the wordes of Gaal the sonne of Ebed, his anger was ‖kindled.
- Or, hate.
Judges 9:31
31And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.
31And he sent messengers vnto Abimelech †priuily, saying, Behold, Gaal the sonne of Ebed, and his brethren, be come to Shechem, and behold, they fortifie the citie against thee.
- Heb. craftily, or to Tormah.
Judges 9:32
32Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
32Now therefore vp by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field.
Judges 9:33
33And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.
33And it shalbe, that in the morning assoone as the Sunne is vp, thou shalt rise earely, and set vpon the citie: and behold, when he and the people that is with him, come out against thee, then mayest thou doe to them †as thou shalt finde occasion.
- Hebr. as thine hand shall find.
Judges 9:34
34¶ And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
34¶ And Abimelech rose vp, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in foure companies.
Judges 9:35
35And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.
35And Gaal the sonne of Ebed went out, and stood in the entring of the gate of the citie: and Abimelech rose vp, and the people that were with him, from lying in waite.
Judges 9:36
36And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.
36And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people downe frō the top of the mountaines. And Zebul saide vnto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountaines, as if they were men.
Judges 9:37
37And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
37And Gaal spake againe, and said, See, there come people downe by the †middle of the land, and another companie come along by the plaine of ‖Meonenim.
- Heb. nauell
- Or, the regarders of times.
Judges 9:38
38Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.
38Then said Zebul vnto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherwith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that wee should serue him? Is not this the people that thou hast despised? Goe out, I pray now, and fight with them.
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DEFINED WORDS
Judges 9:28
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.
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A person appointed or authorized to perform the public, royal, military, administrative, or judicial duty named.
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Judges 9:29
A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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To take or put away in any manner; to cause to leave a person or thing; to banish or destroy. To cause to change place; to put from its place in any manner.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Growth or addition in number, amount, strength, or fruitfulness; as a verb, to become or make greater.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Judges 9:30
One who governs or exercises authority; also a straight measuring instrument.
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Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.
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Strong displeasure or indignation; as a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.
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DEFINED WORDS
Judges 9:31
Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
messengers
Persons who bear messages or errands; bearers of spoken or written communications or dispatches.
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Secretly or privately; without open notice.
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To look upon or see; as an interjection, look or take notice.
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Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.
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To strengthen or secure against attack; to make a city, wall, stronghold, or power strong.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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Judges 9:32
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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To recline, rest, remain, or be situated; also, to speak falsely or a falsehood.
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To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)
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Judges 9:33
To get up, ascend, appear, increase, begin, or come forth from rest or death.
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Near the beginning of a time; soon or before the usual time.
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To place, fix, appoint, establish, or prescribe; also fixed or determined.
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To look upon or see; as an interjection, look or take notice.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)
To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
An opportunity, circumstance, incident, or cause that gives rise to an action or event.
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DEFINED WORDS
Judges 9:34
Arose, stood up, or went upward; also a fragrant flower, according to context.
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Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Placed, set down, imposed, or arranged.
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To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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The number following three and preceding five.
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Groups of persons associated or gathered together; fellowships or bands.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage
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Judges 9:35
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Coming or going in; flowing in; piercing; penetrating; setting down in writing; enlisting; engaging.
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Arose, stood up, or went upward; also a fragrant flower, according to context.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)
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Judges 9:36
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To look upon or see; as an interjection, look or take notice.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Shade from light; a dark outline; or a figure of protection, transience, or a coming reality, according to context.
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DEFINED WORDS
Judges 9:37
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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The center or central part of the object, place, or watch named.
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The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region.
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One more; an additional or different person or thing.
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A group of persons associated or gathered together; fellowship or companionship.
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Lengthwise beside, by, or along the named river, coast, boundary, altar, or side.
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Level or open land with little rise or depression; also clear, evident, simple, or unadorned, according to context.
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DEFINED WORDS
Judges 9:38
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.
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In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.
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Said: spoke, declared, told, or expressed.
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To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.
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Contemned; disdained; abhorred.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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A battle, struggle, or contest; as a verb, to contend.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage
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Open the full verse study10¶ And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
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Open the full verse study2And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.
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Open the full verse study6¶ And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.
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Open the full verse study16¶ So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
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Open the full verse study1AND there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.
From verse 29
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Open the full verse study4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
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Open the full verse study11And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.
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Open the full verse study8¶ Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
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Open the full verse study23Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
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Open the full verse study14And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
15Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
16And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkath-hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
17And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
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Open the full verse study8Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
9How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
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Open the full verse study3For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
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Open the full verse study30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
From verse 32
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Open the full verse study11If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
12Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
13We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
14Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
15My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
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Open the full verse study16For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
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Open the full verse study15Their feet are swift to shed blood:
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Open the full verse study14The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
15The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face.
16In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the daytime: they know not the light.
17For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
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Open the full verse study4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
From verse 33
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Open the full verse study7And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.
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Open the full verse study10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
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Open the full verse study8Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.
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Open the full verse study26And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;
From verse 36
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Open the full verse study7The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the sounding again of the mountains.
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Open the full verse study24And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
From verse 37
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Open the full verse study14For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.
From verse 38
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Open the full verse study28And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?
29And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
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Open the full verse study8¶ Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
9And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.
10Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
11But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Beth-shemesh, which belongeth to Judah.
12And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.
13And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.
14And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king’s house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
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Open the full verse study26Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
27And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.
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Open the full verse study28But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
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