Judges 9:56

“Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:”

"Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:" - Judges 9:56
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What does Judges 9:56 mean?

In Judges 9:56, the King James Version (KJV) states, "Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren." This verse comes at the end of a narrative that tells the story of Abimelech, the son of Gideon, who sought to…

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The Reckoning of Abimelech: A Devotional Reflection on Justice and Retribution

Judges 9:56 states, "Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren." This profound verse encapsulates the themes of justice, retribution, and the far-reaching consequences of evil deeds. As we unpack the verse, we…

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Prayer for Divine Justice and Restoration

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, acknowledging Your ultimate power and sovereignty over all creation. As we reflect upon the words of Judges 9:56, where it is written, "Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in…

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Judges 9:56 - "¶ Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:"
Luke 9:56 - "For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village."
Isaiah 56:9 - "¶ All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest."
Psalms 56:9 - "When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me."
Isaiah 56:9 All you beasts of the field, come to devour, All you beasts in the forest.
"For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village." - Luke 9:56
Judges 9:8-15
"¶ All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest." - Isaiah 56:9
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."
"When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me." - Psalms 56:9
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."
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 9:21 - "And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother."
Judges 9:30 - "¶ And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled."
Job 9:24 - "The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?"
Judges 1:9 - "¶ And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley."
Judges 9:41 - "And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem."
Judges 9:53 - "And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, and all to brake his skull."