Judges 9:22
“¶ When Abimelech had reigned three yeeres ouer Israel,”
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Judges 9:22 Context
20But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and deuoure the men of Shechem and the house of Millo: and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and deuoure Abimeleeh. 21And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there for feare of Abimeleeh his brother. 22¶ When Abimelech had reigned three yeeres ouer Israel, 23Then God sent an euill spirit betweene Abimelech & the men of Shechem: and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech: 24That the crueltie done to the threescore and ten sonnes of Ierubbaal might come, and their blood be laid vpon Abimelech their brother which slew them, and vpon the men of Shechem which aided him in the killing of his brethren.
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When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
- King James Version
Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So Abimelech was chief over Israel for three years.
- Basic English Bible
And Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
- Darby Bible
When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
- Webster's Bible
Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- World English Bible
And Abimelech is prince over Israel three years,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Now Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So Abimelech was chief over Israel for three years.
- Basic English Bible
And Abimelech ruled over Israel three years.
- Darby Bible
When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
- Webster's Bible
Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- World English Bible
And Abimelech is prince over Israel three years,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Judges 9:22
9:22 Over Israel - For though the men of Shechem were the first authors of Abimelech's advancement, the rest of the people easily consented to that form of government which they so much desired.