Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and he lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelek. New Living Translation Then Jotham escaped and lived in Beer because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech. English Standard Version And Jotham ran away and fled and went to Beer and lived there, because of Abimelech his brother. Berean Standard Bible Then Jotham ran away, escaping to Beer, and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech. King James Bible And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. New King James Version And Jotham ran away and fled; and he went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. New American Standard Bible Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; and he stayed there because of his brother Abimelech. NASB 1995 Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother. NASB 1977 Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jotham escaped and fled and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother. Amplified Bible Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and lived there because of Abimelech his brother. Christian Standard Bible Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because of his brother Abimelech. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because of his brother Abimelech. American Standard Version And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. Contemporary English Version Jotham ran off and went to live in the town of Beer, where he could be safe from his brother Abimelech. English Revised Version And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jotham ran away quickly. He went to Beerah and lived there [to avoid] his brother Abimelech. Good News Translation Then because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech, Jotham ran away and went to live at Beer. International Standard Version Then Jotham escaped by running away. He went to Beer and remained there because of his brother Abimelech. Majority Standard Bible Then Jotham ran away, escaping to Beer, and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech. NET Bible Then Jotham ran away to Beer and lived there to escape from Abimelech his half-brother. New Heart English Bible And Jotham escaped and fled and went to Beer and lived there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. Webster's Bible Translation And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. World English Bible Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and lived there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jotham hurries, and flees, and goes to Beer, and dwells there, from the face of his brother Abimelech. Young's Literal Translation And Jotham hasteth, and fleeth, and goeth to Beer, and dwelleth there, from the face of Abimelech his brother. Smith's Literal Translation And Jotham will flee, and break away, and he will go to the well and will dwell there from the face of Abimelech his brother. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had said thus he fled, and went into Bera: and dwelt there for fear of Abimelech his brother. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had said these things, he fled and went away to Beer. And he lived in that place, out of fear of Abimelech, his brother. New American Bible Then Jotham fled and escaped to Beer, where he remained for fear of his brother Abimelech. New Revised Standard Version Then Jotham ran away and fled, going to Beer, where he remained for fear of his brother Abimelech. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jotham ran away and escaped, and went to Debir, and dwelt there, the place where Abimeleck had lived before. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yutham fled and he escaped and he went to Debir and dwelt there, where Abimelek was dwelling from former time OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joatham fled, and ran away, and went as far as Baeer, and dwelt there out of the way of his brother Abimelech. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jotham's Parable…20But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.” 21Then Jotham ran away, escaping to Beer, and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech. Cross References Genesis 19:17 As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” 1 Samuel 19:12 So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. 1 Kings 19:3 And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, Matthew 2:13 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” Acts 9:25 One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. 2 Samuel 15:14 And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” Jeremiah 26:21 King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. Acts 14:6 they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, Exodus 2:15 When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. 2 Kings 11:3 And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. Matthew 12:14-15 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. / Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, John 10:39-40 At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp. / Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. Acts 17:10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Treasury of Scripture And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelled there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. Beer. Numbers 21:16 And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water. Joshua 19:8 And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. 2 Samuel 20:14 And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him. Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Afraid Beer Dwelleth Dwelt Escaped Escaping Hasteth Jotham Ran StraightJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Afraid Beer Dwelleth Dwelt Escaped Escaping Hasteth Jotham Ran StraightJudges 9 1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king7. Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin 22. Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him 30. Zebul reveals it 34. Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt 46. He burns the hold of the god Berith 50. At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone 56. Jotham's curse is fulfilled. Then Jotham ran away Jotham's flight is a direct response to the threat posed by his brother Abimelech, who had just orchestrated the murder of their seventy brothers to secure his rule over Shechem. This act of running away is a common biblical motif where individuals flee from danger, as seen with David fleeing from Saul (1 Samuel 19:10) and Moses fleeing from Pharaoh (Exodus 2:15). It highlights the immediate danger and the need for self-preservation. escaping to Beer and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech Persons / Places / Events 1. JothamThe youngest son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal), who survived the massacre of his brothers by Abimelech. He is known for his parable of the trees, which he delivered from Mount Gerizim. 2. Abimelech The son of Gideon and a concubine from Shechem, who killed his seventy brothers to become king. His rule is marked by treachery and violence. 3. Beer A location where Jotham fled to escape Abimelech. The name "Beer" means "well" in Hebrew, indicating a place with a water source, possibly a refuge or a place of safety. 4. Mount Gerizim The mountain from which Jotham delivered his parable. It holds historical and religious significance in Israelite history. 5. Shechem A city of great historical importance, where Abimelech was made king. It is a central location in the account of Judges 9. Teaching Points The Consequences of AmbitionAbimelech's account warns against unchecked ambition and the lengths to which people might go to achieve power. It serves as a reminder to seek God's will rather than personal gain. The Power of Words Jotham's parable is a powerful example of using words to convey truth and warn others. Believers are encouraged to speak truth courageously, even in the face of danger. Seeking Refuge in God Jotham's flight to Beer symbolizes seeking refuge and safety. In times of trouble, believers are reminded to find their refuge in God, who is our ultimate protector. The Importance of Righteous Leadership The account highlights the need for leaders who are righteous and just. It challenges believers to pray for and support godly leadership in their communities. God's Justice Prevails Despite the temporary success of the wicked, God's justice ultimately prevails. This encourages believers to trust in God's timing and justice.(21) Went to Beer.--Since Beer means a "well," it. was naturally a very common name in Palestine. There is nothing to show with certainty whether this Beer is Beeroth in Benjamin (Joshua 9:17), now el Bireh, about. six miles north of Jerusalem (see my Life of Christ, i. 73), or the el Bireh which lies on the road from Shechem to Askalon, or the el Bireh near Endor. Probably Jotham would be safe anywhere in the territories of Judah or Benjamin, without going, as Ewald supposes, to the Beer of Numbers 21:16, on the frontiers of Moab, an ancient sanctuary on the other side of the Jordan, possibly the Beer-elim (palm-well) of Isaiah 15:8. For fear of Abimelech.--Literally, from the face of Abimelech. Verse 21. - Jotham ran away. Being close to the top of Gerizim, Jotham had the open country before him. It would take the men of Shechem twenty minutes to ascend the hill, by which time Jotham would be out of sight, and two or three miles on his way. Beer, to which he fled, is thought to be either the same as Beeroth, among the heights of the tribe of Benjamin (Joshua 9:17), now El-Birch, "the first halting-place for caravans on the northern road from Jerusalem" ('Sinai and Palestine,' p. 210); or a place called by Eusebius Beta, now El-Birch, eight Roman miles from Eleutheropolis (now Beit Jibrin), and possibly the same as the place of the same name described by Maundrell as four hours from Jerusalem, and two hours west of Bethel; or, as Ewald thinks, Beer beyond Jordan (Numbers 21:16). It is impossible to decide which, or whether any, of these is the place designated as Jotham s place of refuge. CHAPTER 9:22-57 Hebrew Then Jothamיוֹתָ֔ם (yō·w·ṯām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3147: Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites ran away, וַיָּ֣נָס (way·yā·nās) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away escaping וַיִּבְרַ֖ח (way·yiḇ·raḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly to Beer, בְּאֵ֑רָה (bə·’ê·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 876: Beer -- 'well', a place in the desert, also one in Palestine and he lived וַיֵּ֣שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry there שָׁ֔ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither for fear מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of his brother אָחִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Abimelech. אֲבִימֶ֥לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name Links Judges 9:21 NIVJudges 9:21 NLT Judges 9:21 ESV Judges 9:21 NASB Judges 9:21 KJV Judges 9:21 BibleApps.com Judges 9:21 Biblia Paralela Judges 9:21 Chinese Bible Judges 9:21 French Bible Judges 9:21 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 9:21 Jotham ran away and fled and went (Jd Judg. 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