Judges 9:32
Judges 9:32 in Multiple Translations
Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.
Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
Now therefore, up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
So now, get up by night, you and your people, and keep watch in the field secretly;
So come at night with your army and hide in the countryside.
Now therefore arise by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lye in wayte in the fielde.
and, now, rise by night, thou and the people who [are] with thee, and lay wait in the field,
Now therefore, go up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.
Now therefore rise by night, thou, and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
Arise therefore in the night with the people that is with thee and he hid in the field:
You and your men should get up during the night and go and hide in the fields outside the city.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 9:32
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Judges 9:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַתָּה֙
ק֣וּם
לַ֔יְלָה
אַתָּ֖ה
וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם
אֲשֶׁר
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
וֶ/אֱרֹ֖ב
בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה
וְ/עַתָּה֙
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
ק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לַ֔יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
N-ms
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
וֶ/אֱרֹ֖ב
ʼârab
H693
to ambush
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 9:32
וְ/עַתָּה֙
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
ק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
לַ֔יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וְ/הָ/עָ֣ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
וֶ/אֱרֹ֖ב
ʼârab
H693
"to ambush"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to lie in wait or ambush someone, often used to describe a surprise attack. It is used in the Bible to talk about people who are hiding and waiting to attack. The word can also mean to lay a trap for someone.
Definition: 1) to lie in wait, ambush, lurk 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie in wait 1a2) ambush (participle as subst) 1b) (Piel) ambushers, liers-in-wait (pl. participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to lay an ambush
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: (lie in) ambush(-ment), lay (lie in) wait. See also: Deuteronomy 19:11; Judges 20:38; Psalms 10:9.
בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
Study Notes — Judges 9:32
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Context — The Fall of Shechem
30When Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he burned with anger.
31So he covertly sent messengers to Abimelech to say, “Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.
32Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.
33And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.” 34So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romans 3:15 | “Their feet are swift to shed blood; |
| 2 | Psalms 36:4 | Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:11–16 | If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder. Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”— my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood. |
| 4 | Proverbs 4:16 | For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall. |
| 5 | Job 24:14–17 | When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief. The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light. For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness! |
Judges 9:32 Summary
Judges 9:32 is about a plan to attack a city called Shechem, led by a man named Abimelech, who is trying to defend his power. The governor of the city, Zebul, tells Abimelech to come and lie in wait in the fields at night, and then attack the city at sunrise, similar to how God instructed the Israelites to trust in Him before going into battle, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:4. This verse teaches us about the importance of being prepared and trusting in God's plan, rather than relying on our own strength or strategies, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. By looking at this verse, we can reflect on how we can apply these principles to our own lives, and trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Judges 9:32?
Judges 9:32 is part of a narrative where Abimelech, the son of Gideon, is seeking to defend his claim to power in Shechem, and he is being informed of a potential threat from Gaal son of Ebed, who is stirring up the city against him, as mentioned in Judges 9:30-31.
Who is giving the instructions in Judges 9:32?
The instructions in Judges 9:32 are being given by Zebul, the governor of the city, to Abimelech, as a response to the information about Gaal son of Ebed, similar to how King David received strategic counsel from his advisors in Second Samuel 15:34.
What is the purpose of lying in wait in the fields as mentioned in Judges 9:32?
The purpose of lying in wait in the fields is to launch a surprise attack on Gaal and his men, as Zebul instructs Abimelech to get up and advance against the city at sunrise, similar to the battle strategies employed in First Samuel 15:5.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Judges?
Judges 9:32 relates to the broader theme of Judges, which explores the cycle of sin, judgment, and redemption in the lives of the Israelites, as seen in Judges 2:10-19, and highlights the importance of trusting in God for deliverance, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 31:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be more discerning about the advice I receive from others, and how can I seek God's wisdom in my decision-making, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14?
- How can I apply the principle of being prepared and vigilant, as seen in Judges 9:32, to my own spiritual life and relationships, in light of First Peter 5:8?
- What are some potential consequences of acting out of anger or a desire for power, as seen in the actions of Abimelech and Zebul, and how can I cultivate a heart of humility and trust in God, as modeled in Psalm 37:7?
- How does this verse challenge or encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, as seen in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:32
Now therefore up by night,.... The night following, that no time might be lost: and the people that is with thee; the troops he had with him; not only such he had for his own guards, but what he had
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:32
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:32
Judges 9:32 Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that [is] with thee, and lie in wait in the field:Ver. 32. Thou and the people that is with thee.] Those thou hast ready: lose not the present opportunity. In bello non datur bis errare, in war there is no use of after wise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:32
(32) Lie in wait in the field.—To surprise the Shechemites when they went out to finish their vintage operations, which they would do securely under the protection of Gaal’s forces.
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Samson - Physically Strong, Morally Weak by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a river that went dry and a man who tried to cover up a dead body in the riverbed. However, the body was eventually discovered and |
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The Futility of One Nation Above God by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the futility of prioritizing a nation above God, particularly in the context of Memorial Day, urging remembrance of the sacrifices made for freedoms that a |
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Are We Preaching the Gospel? by K.C. Moser | The preacher delves into the dual meanings of 'oxus' in the Bible, highlighting its representation of rapid motion and sharpness, particularly in the book of Revelation. This sharp |
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Holiness: It's Fruit by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes that being 'in Christ' transforms a person into a new creation, where the old self and its desires pass away, making way for a life centered on God. H |
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Marks of a Saving Change by William Guthrie | William Guthrie preaches about the marks by which a person may know if they are in covenant with God and have a special interest in Christ. He discusses the preparatory work of the |