Judges 9:5

“And he went unto his father’s house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.”

"And he went unto his father’s house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself." - Judges 9:5
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What does Judges 9:5 mean?

Judges 9:5 (KJV) says, "And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself." This verse is part of a…

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The Weight of Responsibility: A Reflection on Judges 9:5

The narrative found in Judges 9:5 paints a harrowing picture of betrayal and violence within a family. It reads: "And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet…

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A Prayer of Reflection on God’s Justice and Mercy

Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts that are heavy, yet hopeful. We reflect on the solemn truth found in Your Word, specifically Judges 9:5, where it is written: "And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his…

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Judges 9:5 - "And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself."
Judges 5:9 - "My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD."
James 5:9 - "Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door."
"My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD." - Judges 5:9
Judges 5:7
Judges 9:8-15
Judges 10:5 - "And Jair died, and was buried in Camon."
Judges 5:5 - "The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel."
Judges 9:50 - "¶ Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it."
"Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door." - James 5:9
Judges 5:1 - "Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,"
Judges 2:5 - "And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD."
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 5:20 - "They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera."
Judges 21:9 - "For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead there."
Judges 5:22 - "Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones."
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."
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."
"And Jair died, and was buried in Camon." - Judges 10:5
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."
Judges 5:29 - "Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,"