Judges 9:1
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother’s brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying,”Judges 9:1
What Does Judges 9:1 Mean?
Judges 9:1 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Judges 9:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Judges 8:31“And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a son, whose name he called Abimelech.”Genesis 33:18“And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.”Jeremiah 41:5“That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the LORD.”2 Samuel 15:4“Absalom 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!”Psalms 83:2“For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.”Daniel 11:21“And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.”Genesis 12:6“And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.”Genesis 34:2“And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.”Joshua 17:7“And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of Entappuah.”Joshua 21:21“For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,”Joshua 24:1“And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.”2 Samuel 15:6“And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”1 Kings 12:1“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.”1 Kings 12:3“That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,”1 Kings 12:20“And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.”1 Kings 12:25“Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.”2 Chronicles 10:1“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.”Jeremiah 18:18“Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.”
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