Judges 9:46

“And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith.”

"And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith." - Judges 9:46
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What does Judges 9:46 mean?

Judges 9:46 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith." This verse comes from the Book of Judges, which documents the time of the judges in Israel before the…

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A Fortress of False Security: Lessons from Shechem

The passage from Judges 9:46 reads, "And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith." This verse is a powerful reminder of how humans often resort to false sources of security in times of peril. The narrative in…

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Sanctuary in Times of Trouble: A Prayer Inspired by Judges 9:46

Dear Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we acknowledge and honor Your name, for You are the Almighty God, the Creator of all things, and the Source of all wisdom and strength. We thank You for Your Word, which guides us through our darkest valleys and leads us to the…

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Judges 9:46 - "¶ And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith."
Genesis 46:9 - "And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi."
Judges 20:46 - "So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour."
Mark 9:46 - "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."
Luke 9:46 - "¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest."
"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." - Mark 9:46
Judges 9:8-15
"And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi." - Genesis 46:9
Psalms 46:9 - "He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire."
Isaiah 46:9 - "Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,"
"¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest." - Luke 9:46
Judges 9:50 - "¶ Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it."
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."
Judges 9:39 - "And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech."
Judges 21:9 - "For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead there."
Judges 9:42 - "And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech."
Judges 9:10 - "And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us."
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."
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:"
Judges 9:14 - "Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us."
Isaiah 46:9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me,
Jeremiah 46:9 - "Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow."
Judges 9:21 - "And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother."
Acts 13:46 - "Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles."
Judges 9:30 - "¶ And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled."