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And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
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Verse 21 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 9:21 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 Und Jotham floh vor seinem Bruder Abimelech und entwich und ging gen Beer und wohnte daselbst.
Español · RVR1909 Y huyó Jotham, y se fugó, y fuese a Beer, y allí se estuvo por causa de Abimelech su hermano.
Español · NTBT Jotam escapó y huyó a Beer. Se quedó allí por temor a su hermano Abimelec.
Français · LSG Jotham se retira et prit la fuite; il s'en alla à Beer, où il demeura loin d'Abimélec, son frère.
Italiano · DIO1885 Poi Giotam scampò e se ne fuggì d’innanzi ad Abimelec suo fratello, e andò in Beer, e quivi dimorò
Português · ARC Então partiu Jotão, e fugiu e foi para Beer; e ali habitou por medo de Abimeleque, seu irmão.
中文 · RCUV 約坦 因躲避他的兄弟 亞比米勒 就逃跑，去到 比珥 ，住在那裏。
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