New International Version Abimelek chased him all the way to the entrance of the gate, and many were killed as they fled. New Living Translation But Abimelech chased him, and many of Shechem’s men were wounded and fell along the road as they retreated to the city gate. English Standard Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. And many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. Berean Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. Berean Literal Bible And Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him, and many fell wounded as far as the entrance of the gate. King James Bible And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate. New King James Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him; and many fell wounded, to the very entrance of the gate. New American Standard Bible But Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. NASB 1995 Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. NASB 1977 And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded up to the entrance of the gate. Legacy Standard Bible And Abimelech pursued him, and he fled before him; and many fell slain up to the entrance of the gate. Amplified Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded as far as the entrance of the gate. Berean Annotated Bible but Abimelech (my father is king) pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. Christian Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. Numerous bodies were strewn as far as the entrance of the city gate. Holman Christian Standard Bible but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. Many wounded died as far as the entrance of the gate. American Standard Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entrance of the gate. Contemporary English Version Soon the people of Shechem turned and ran back into the town. However, Abimelech and his troops were close behind and killed many of them along the way. English Revised Version And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entering of the gate. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abimelech chased Gaal so that he ran away from him. Many were killed at the entrance of the city. Good News Translation Abimelech started after Gaal, and Gaal ran. Many were wounded, even at the city gate. International Standard Version Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran away from him. Many fell wounded right up to the entrance to the city gate. NET Bible Abimelech chased him, and Gaal ran from him. Many Shechemites fell wounded at the entrance of the gate. New Heart English Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even to the entrance of the gate of the city. Webster's Bible Translation And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entrance of the gate. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebut Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. World English Bible Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many fell wounded, even to the entrance of the gate. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abimelech pursues him, and he flees from his presence, and many fall wounded—to the opening of the gate. Berean Literal Bible And Abimelech chased him, and he fled from him, and many fell wounded as far as the entrance of the gate. Young's Literal Translation and Abimelech pursueth him, and he fleeth from his presence, and many fall wounded -- unto the opening of the gate. Smith's Literal Translation And Abimelech will pursue him and he will flee from his face, and many will fall wounded at the door of the gate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho chased and put him to flight, and drove him to the city: and many were slain of his people, even to the gate of the city: Catholic Public Domain Version who pursued him, fleeing, and drove him into the city. And many were cut down on his side, even to the gate of the city. New American Bible but when Abimelech went after him, he fled from him. Many fell slain right up to the entrance of the gate. New Revised Standard Version Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. Many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abimeleck chased him, and he fled before him, and many people fell slain, even to the entrance of the gate. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abimelek chased him and he fled from before him and many fell slain unto the entrance of the gate OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entrance of the gate. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abimelech pursued him, and he fled from before him; and many fell down slain as far as the door of the gate. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Fall of Shechem…39So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought against Abimelech, 40but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate. 41Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers out of Shechem.… Cross References but Abimelech pursued him, 2 Samuel 2:19 and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. 1 Samuel 30:10 because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit. Exodus 14:23 And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. and Gaal fled before him. Judges 1:6 As Adoni-bezek fled, they pursued him, seized him, and cut off his thumbs and big toes. 2 Samuel 10:13 So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. Joshua 10:16 Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. And many Shechemites fell wounded 1 Samuel 4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. 2 Chronicles 13:17 Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. Joshua 8:24-25 When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai who had pursued them into the field and wilderness, and when every last one of them had fallen by the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and put it to the sword as well. / A total of twelve thousand men and women fell that day—all the people of Ai. all the way to the entrance of the gate. 2 Samuel 11:23 The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us and came out against us in the field, but we drove them back to the entrance of the gate. 1 Samuel 17:52 Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. 2 Kings 7:17 Now the king had appointed the officer on whose arm he leaned to be in charge of the gate, but the people trampled him in the gateway, and he died, just as the man of God had foretold when the king had come to him. 2 Samuel 18:17 They took Absalom, cast him into a large pit in the forest, and piled a huge mound of stones over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites fled, each to his home. 1 Samuel 31:1-7 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. … 2 Kings 9:27 When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there. 1 Kings 20:20-21 and each one struck down his opponent. So the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursuit. But Ben-hadad king of Aram escaped on horseback with the cavalry. / Then the king of Israel marched out and attacked the horses and chariots, inflicting a great slaughter on the Arameans. Treasury of Scripture And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entering of the gate. he fled before 1 Kings 20:18-21,30 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive… Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Chased Entering Entrance Opening Overthrown Presence Pursueth Sword Way WoundedJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Chased Entering Entrance Opening Overthrown Presence Pursueth Sword Way WoundedJudges 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. but Abimelech pursued him, Abimelech continued his campaign to crush Gaal’s challenge and reassert control over Shechem. His actions advanced the judgment Jotham had pronounced against both Abimelech and the leaders who had supported him. 2Sa 2:19 and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left… and Gaal fled before him. Gaal’s rebellion quickly collapsed when faced with Abimelech’s forces. The man who had stirred Shechem against Abimelech was unable to defend the city or sustain the loyalty of its people. Jdg 1:6 As Adoni-bezek fled, they pursued him, seized him,… And many Shechemites fell wounded The citizens who joined Gaal’s resistance suffered heavily in the fighting. Their losses revealed the cost of Shechem’s divided loyalties and its earlier alliance with Abimelech. 1Sa 4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated… all the way to the entrance of the gate. The wounded fell as they retreated toward the city gate, the center of Shechem’s public life and defense. The battle reached the city itself, showing that Abimelech’s victory had broken its ability to resist. 2Sa 11:23 The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbimelechThe son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal) and a concubine from Shechem. He declared himself king after killing his seventy brothers, except for Jotham, who escaped. 2. Gaal A man who opposed Abimelech and incited the people of Shechem to rebel against him. He is ultimately defeated and driven out by Abimelech. 3. Shechem An ancient city in the hill country of Ephraim, significant in Israel's history. It is the setting for the conflict between Abimelech and Gaal. 4. The Gate The city gate of Shechem, a place of defense and public gathering, where many of Gaal's men fell wounded as they fled. 5. The Battle The conflict between Abimelech and Gaal, which results in Gaal's defeat and the wounding of many of his followers. Teaching Points The Consequences of Ambition and PrideAbimelech's and Gaal's accounts illustrate the dangers of unchecked ambition and pride. Both sought power for selfish reasons, leading to conflict and destruction. The Importance of Godly Leadership The chaos in Shechem underscores the need for leaders who seek God's guidance rather than personal gain. Godly leadership brings peace and stability. The Cycle of Sin and Judgment The events in Judges 9 reflect the recurring cycle of sin, judgment, and deliverance seen throughout the Book of Judges. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The Role of Divine Justice Despite human actions, God's justice prevails. Abimelech's eventual downfall is a testament to God's sovereignty and justice. The Power of Repentance and Humility While Gaal and Abimelech did not repent, their accounts encourage us to seek humility and repentance, aligning our lives with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 9:40?2. How does Judges 9:40 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's authority? 3. What lessons can we learn from Abimelech's pursuit and defeat in Judges 9:40? 4. How does Judges 9:40 connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride and downfall? 5. How can we apply the warning in Judges 9:40 to our personal lives? 6. What does Judges 9:40 teach about the importance of seeking God's guidance? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 9:40? 8. How does Judges 9:40 reflect God's justice and judgment? 9. What is the significance of Abimelech's pursuit in Judges 9:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 9? (40) Abimelech chased him . . .--He won a complete victory; but Gaal and his forces were able to secure themselves in Shechem. They succeeded in closing the gates against Abimelech, but only at the cost of many lives.Verse 40. - Were overthrown and wounded. The simple translation of the Hebrew is, and there fell many slain even unto the entering of the gate, showing that Abimelech's men pursued them to the very gate of the city. Judges 9:40 records the swift, merciless reversal of Shechem’s rebellion. Abimelech’s pursuit, Gaal’s cowardice, the Shechemites’ wounds, and the battle reaching the gate together affirm that God’s Word is literal and true: rebellion against His ways collapses under its own weight, pride breeds destruction, and divine justice eventually touches every corner of life. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but Abimelechאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name pursued him, וַיִּרְדְּפֵ֣הוּ (way·yir·də·p̄ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute and Gaal fled וַיָּ֖נָס (way·yā·nās) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away before him. מִפָּנָ֑יו (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face And many [Shechemites] רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great fell וַֽיִּפְּל֛וּ (way·yip·pə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie wounded חֲלָלִ֥ים (ḥă·lā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted all the way עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while to the entrance פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way of the gate. הַשָּֽׁעַר׃ (haš·šā·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Additonal Resources Judges 9:40 Blue Letter BibleJudges 9:40 Bible Gateway Judges 9:40 Bible.com Judges 9:40 NIV |
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