Judges 9:55
New International Version
When the Israelites saw that Abimelek was dead, they went home.

New Living Translation
When Abimelech’s men saw that he was dead, they disbanded and returned to their homes.

English Standard Version
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, everyone departed to his home.

Berean Standard Bible
And when the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

King James Bible
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.

New King James Version
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed, every man to his place.

New American Standard Bible
Now when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each left for his home.

NASB 1995
When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each departed to his home.

NASB 1977
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each departed to his home.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, so each went away to his home.

Amplified Bible
When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each departed to his home.

Christian Standard Bible
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

American Standard Version
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.

Contemporary English Version
And when the Israelite soldiers saw that their leader was dead, they went back home.

English Revised Version
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the people of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

Good News Translation
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

International Standard Version
When the men of Israel noticed that Abimelech was dead, they each left for home.

Majority Standard Bible
And when the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.

NET Bible
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they went home.

New Heart English Bible
When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place.

World English Bible
When the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they each departed to his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the men of Israel see that Abimelech [is] dead, and each one goes to his place;

Young's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel see that Abimelech is dead, and go each one to his place;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel will see that Abimelech died, and they will go each to his place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was dead, all the men of Israel that were with him, returned to their homes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he was dead, all those of Israel who were with him returned to their homes.

New American Bible
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all left for their homes.

New Revised Standard Version
When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimeleck was dead, they departed every man to his place.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Israel saw that Abimelek himself was dead, and they went each man to his place
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead; and they went each to his place.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abimelech's Punishment
54He quickly called his armor-bearer, saying, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’ ” So Abimelech’s armor-bearer ran his sword through him, and he died. 55And when the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home. 56In this way God repaid the wickedness that Abimelech had done to his father in murdering his seventy brothers.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 11:21
Who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If he asks you this, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’”

2 Samuel 18:16
Then Joab blew the ram’s horn, and the troops broke off their pursuit of Israel because Joab had restrained them.

2 Samuel 20:22
Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 22:36
As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

2 Kings 11:14
And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”

2 Chronicles 23:13
And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!”

2 Chronicles 25:22
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his own home.

Isaiah 22:3
All your rulers have fled together, captured without a bow. All your fugitives were captured together, having fled to a distant place.

Jeremiah 51:31-32
One courier races to meet another, and messenger follows messenger, to announce to the king of Babylon that his city has been captured from end to end. / The fords have been seized, the marshes set on fire, and the soldiers are terrified.”

Matthew 27:54
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Mark 15:39
When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”

Luke 23:47
When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”

John 19:30
When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.

Acts 5:36-37
Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.


Treasury of Scripture

And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place.

2 Samuel 18:16
And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

2 Samuel 20:21,22
The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall…

1 Kings 22:35,36
And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot…

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Judges 9
1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king
7. 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.














When the Israelites saw
This phrase marks a pivotal moment of realization for the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "saw" is רָאָה (ra'ah), which means to see, perceive, or understand. This is not merely a physical seeing but an awakening to a new reality. Historically, the Israelites often experienced moments of clarity after witnessing God's hand in events, prompting them to reassess their actions and align with divine will. This moment of seeing is a call to spiritual awareness and discernment, urging believers to open their eyes to God's workings in their lives.

that Abimelech was dead
Abimelech's death is a significant turning point. The name Abimelech means "my father is king," reflecting his ambition and self-proclaimed authority. His death signifies the end of a tyrannical rule and serves as a divine judgment against his usurpation and violence. In the broader biblical narrative, God often uses the downfall of the wicked to restore justice and order. This event reminds believers of the ultimate sovereignty of God over human affairs and the futility of opposing His will.

they all went home
The phrase "they all went home" indicates a return to normalcy and peace after a period of turmoil. The Hebrew concept of "home" (בַּיִת, bayit) is not just a physical dwelling but a place of rest, safety, and familial bonds. This return signifies a restoration of community and order, highlighting the importance of unity and peace among God's people. It serves as an encouragement for believers to seek reconciliation and harmony in their own lives, trusting in God's provision and protection.

(55) They departed.--The death of a leader was generally sufficient to break up an ancient army (1Samuel 17:51). "With Abimelech expired this first abortive attempt at monarchy. . . . The true King of Israel is still far in the distance" (Stanley).

Verse 55. - The men of Israel - Abimelech's followers (see ver. 22).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And when the Israelites
אִֽישׁ־ (’îš-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

saw
וַיִּרְא֥וּ (way·yir·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Abimelech
אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name

was dead,
מֵ֣ת (mêṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

they all
אִ֥ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

went
וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

home.
לִמְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (lim·qō·mōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition


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