Judges 9:25

“And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.”

"And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech." - Judges 9:25
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What does Judges 9:25 mean?

Judges 9:25 (KJV) - And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech. The book of Judges tells the story of the time in Israel's history after the death of Joshua, when…

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The Perils of Betrayal: Lessons from Judges 9:25

In the book of Judges, we often find stories of heroism, deliverance, and the cyclical nature of Israel's faithfulness and rebellion. One of the most striking narratives is that of Abimelech, the son of Gideon, whose quest for power led him down a dark and treacherous path…

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A Prayer for Deliverance from Deceit and Betrayal

Heavenly Father, In this moment, we come humbly before Your throne of grace, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the intricate web of life that You weave around us. We reflect upon the events that unfolded in Judges 9:25, where the men of Shechem set liers in wait for Abimelech…

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Judges 9:25 - "And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech."
Acts 25:9 - "But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?"
Judges 9:8-15
Judges 13:25 - "And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol."
Deuteronomy 25:1 - "If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked."
Judges 21:25 - "In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes."
Judges 5:25 - "He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish."
Judges 9:50 - "¶ Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it."
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Judges 8:25 - "And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey."
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Genesis 25-9
Judges 9:22 - "¶ When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,"
Judges 15:9 - "¶ Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi."
"But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?" - Acts 25:9
Judges 9:39 - "And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech."
Judges 1:25 - "And when he shewed them the entrance into the city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword; but they let go the man and all his family."
Numbers 25:5 - "And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal-peor."
Judges 21:9 - "For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead there."
Judges 9:10 - "And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us."
Judges 9:42 - "And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech."
Judges 9:12 - "Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us."
Judges 9:47 - "And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together."
Psalms 98:9 - "Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity."
Matthew 5:25 - "Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison."
Judges 9:9 - "But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?"
Judges 9:32 - "Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:"