Judges 9:28
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“And 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?”Judges 9:28
What Does Judges 9:28 Mean?
Judges 9:28 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 9, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Judges 9:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”1 Samuel 25:10“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.”Genesis 34:6“And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.”Judges 9:38“Then 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.”1 Kings 12:16“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.”Psalms 78:9“The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.”Judges 9:41“And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.”2 Samuel 20:1“And 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.”
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