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Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 9 of Judges. Jotham speaks from Mount Gerizim through the parable of the trees. The useful trees refuse to rule, while the thornbush accepts power and threatens to destroy the others. The parable criticizes Abimelech’s desire for rule without turning it into an abstract theory of leadership: its application is specifically directed toward the alliance between Abimelech and Shechem. Jotham also announces that the violent pact between them will eventually destroy both sides.
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Compare Judges 9:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Da sprachen die Bäume zum Weinstock: Komm du und sei unser König!
Español · RVR1909 Dijeron luego los árboles a la vid: Pues ven tú, reina sobre nosotros.
Español · NTBT Los árboles le dijeron a la vid: “Ven tú y reina sobre nosotros”.
Français · LSG Et les arbres dirent à la vigne: Viens, toi, règne sur nous.
Italiano · DIO1885 E gli alberi dissero alla vite: Vieni tu, regna sopra noi.
Português · ARC Então disseram as árvores à videira: Vem tu, e reina sobre nós.
中文 · RCUV 樹木對葡萄樹說：『請你來作王治理我們！』
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