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But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.
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Verse 20 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 9:20 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 wo nicht, so gehe Feuer aus von Abimelech und verzehre die Männer zu Sichem und das Haus Millo, und gehe auch Feuer aus von den Männern zu Sichem und vom Haus Millo und verzehre Abimelech.
Español · RVR1909 Y si no, fuego salga de Abimelech, que consuma a los de Sichêm y a la casa de Millo; y fuego salga de los de Sichêm y de la casa de Millo, que consuma a Abimelech.
Español · NTBT Pero, si no, que salga fuego de Abimelec y consuma a los ciudadanos de Siquem y a Bet-milo. Y que salga fuego de los ciudadanos de Siquem y de Bet-milo y consuma a Abimelec».
Français · LSG Sinon, qu'un feu sorte d'Abimélec et dévore les habitants de Sichem et la maison de Millo, et qu'un feu sorte des habitants de Sichem et de la maison de Millo et dévore Abimélec!
Italiano · DIO1885 se no, esca il fuoco d’Abimelec, e consumi i Sichemiti e la casa di Millo; esca parimente il fuoco de’ Sichemiti e della casa di Millo, e consumi Abimelec.
Português · ARC Mas, se não, saia fogo de Abimeleque, e consuma aos cidadãos de Siquém, e a casa de Milo; e saia fogo dos cidadãos de Siquém, e da casa de Milo, que consuma a Abimeleque.
中文 · RCUV 不然，願火從 亞比米勒 發出，吞滅 示劍 居民和 伯‧米羅 ，又願火從 示劍 居民和 伯‧米羅 發出，吞滅 亞比米勒 。」
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