Judges 9:44

Judges 9:44 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then Abimelech and the companies with him rushed forward and took their stand at the entrance of the city gate. The other two companies rushed against all who were in the fields and struck them down.

King James Version KJV

And Abimelech, and the company that was with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and the two other companies ran upon all the people that were in the fields, and slew them.

American Standard Version ASV

And Abimelech, and the companies that were with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and the two companies rushed upon all that were in the field, and smote them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Abimelech with his band made a rush, and took up their position at the doorway into the town; and the other two bands made a rush on all those who were in the fields, and overcame them.

Free Bible Version FBV

Abimelech and his company raced to occupy the town's entrance gate, while the two companies raced to attack everyone in the fields and kill them.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Abimelech, and the bandes that were with him, russhed forwarde, and stoode in the entring of the gate of the citie: and the two other bandes ran vpon all the people that were in the fielde and slewe them.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Abimelech and the detachments who [are] with him have pushed on, and stand at the opening of the gate of the city, and the two detachments have pushed against all who are in the field, and smite them,

World English Bible WEB

Abimelech and the companies that were with him rushed forward and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city; and the two companies rushed on all who were in the field and struck them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Abimelech, and the company that was with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and the two other companies ran upon all the people that were in the fields, and slew them.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

With his own company, assaulting and besieging the city: whilst the two other companies chased the enemies that were scattered about the field.

Translation for Translators T4T

Abimelech and the men who were with him ran to the city gate. The other two groups ran out to the people in the fields and attacked them.

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Judges 9:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ וְ/הָ/רָאשִׁים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עִמּ֔/וֹ פָּשְׁט֕וּ וַ/יַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ פֶּ֖תַח שַׁ֣עַר הָ/עִ֑יר וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י הָֽ/רָאשִׁ֗ים פָּֽשְׁט֛וּ עַֽל כָּל אֲשֶׁ֥ר בַּ/שָּׂדֶ֖ה וַ/יַּכּֽוּ/ם

וַ/אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ ʼĂbîymelek H40 Ahimelech Conj | N-proper

וְ/הָ/רָאשִׁים֙ rôʼsh H7218 head Conj | Art | N-mp

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

עִמּ֔/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Suff

פָּשְׁט֕וּ pâshaṭ H6584 to strip V-Qal-Perf-3cp

וַ/יַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ ʻâmad H5975 to stand Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

פֶּ֖תַח pethach H6607 entrance N-ms

שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 gate N-ms

הָ/עִ֑יר ʻîyr H5892 excitement Art | N-fs

וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 two Conj | Adj

הָֽ/רָאשִׁ֗ים rôʼsh H7218 head Art | N-mp

פָּֽשְׁט֛וּ pâshaṭ H6584 to strip V-Qal-Perf-3cp

עַֽל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

בַּ/שָּׂדֶ֖ה sâdeh H7704 field Prep | N-ms

וַ/יַּכּֽוּ/ם nâkâh H5221 to smite Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 9:44

וַ/אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ ʼĂbîymelek H40 "Ahimelech" Conj | N-proper

Abimelech was the name of two Philistine kings and two Israelites in the Bible, including a king who met Abraham and a priest who helped David. The name means 'my father is king'.

Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17; son of: Abiathar (H0054); brother of: Jonathan (H3083I) Another spelling of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288I) § Abimelech = "Melek is father" or "my father is king" 1) king of Gerar in Abraham's time 2) king of Gath in David's time; maybe title of Philistine kings 3) son of Gideon by a concubine 4) priest, son of Abiathar

Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Abimelech. See also: Genesis 20:2; Judges 9:20; Psalms 34:1.

וְ/הָ/רָאשִׁים֙ rôʼsh H7218 "head" Conj | Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum

Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר 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.

עִמּ֔/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

פָּשְׁט֕וּ pâshaṭ H6584 "to strip" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.

Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.

וַ/יַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ ʻâmad H5975 "to stand" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.

Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before

Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.

פֶּ֖תַח pethach H6607 "entrance" N-ms

A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.

Definition: opening, doorway, entrance

Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.

שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 "gate" N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.

Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven

Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.

הָ/עִ֑יר ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Art | N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Conj | Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

הָֽ/רָאשִׁ֗ים rôʼsh H7218 "head" Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

פָּֽשְׁט֛וּ pâshaṭ H6584 "to strip" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

עַֽל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר 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.

בַּ/שָּׂדֶ֖ה 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.

וַ/יַּכּֽוּ/ם nâkâh H5221 "to smite" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.

Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)

Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.

Study Notes — Judges 9:44

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Context
Cross References
Judges 9:44 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:44
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:44
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 9:44
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:44
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:44
Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:44
Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:44
Sermons on Judges 9:44

Context — The Fall of Shechem

42The next day the people of Shechem went out into the fields, and this was reported to Abimelech. 43So he took his men, divided them into three companies, and lay in wait in the fields. When he saw the people coming out of the city, he rose up against them and attacked them.

44Then Abimelech and the companies with him rushed forward and took their stand at the entrance of the city gate. The other two companies rushed against all who were in the fields and struck them down.

45And all that day Abimelech fought against the city until he had captured it and killed its people. Then he demolished the city and sowed it with salt. 46On hearing of this, all the leaders in the tower of Shechem entered the inner chamber of the temple of El-berith.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Galatians 5:15	But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
2	Judges 9:15	But the thornbush replied, ‘If you really are anointing me as king over you, come and find refuge in my shade. But if not, may fire come out of the thornbush and consume the cedars of Lebanon.’
3	Judges 9:20	But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.”

Judges 9:44 Summary

In Judges 9:44, Abimelech and his men launched a surprise attack on the people of Shechem, with one group taking position at the city gate and the others attacking those in the fields. This verse shows how Abimelech used clever strategy to outmaneuver his enemies, but it also sets the stage for his eventual downfall. Just like Abimelech, we can be tempted to rely on our own strength and cunning to achieve our goals, but as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, we are called to trust in God's guidance and wisdom instead. By trusting in God, we can avoid the pitfalls of pride and ambition, and instead find true success and fulfillment in Him, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Abimelech's strategy in Judges 9:44?

Abimelech divided his men into three companies to attack the people of Shechem, with one company taking position at the city gate and the other two attacking those in the fields, as seen in Judges 9:43-44, similar to the battle strategies found in Exodus 14:13-14 where God fought for the Israelites.

Why did Abimelech and his men attack the people in the fields?

Abimelech attacked the people in the fields because they were outside the city and more vulnerable, as stated in Judges 9:44, and this tactic is also seen in Deuteronomy 20:19 where the Israelites were instructed to not destroy trees when besieging a city, showing the importance of strategy in warfare.

What does this verse reveal about Abimelech's character?

This verse reveals that Abimelech was a cunning and ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, as seen in his attack on the people of Shechem in Judges 9:44, and this is also evident in his actions in Judges 9:56 where God repaid Abimelech for his evil deeds.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Judges 9?

This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Abimelech's rise and fall, as it shows his initial success in capturing the city of Shechem, but also sets the stage for his eventual downfall, as seen in Judges 9:50-57, and is reminiscent of the cycle of sin and judgment seen throughout the book of Judges, such as in Judges 2:10-19.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can be like Abimelech, using cunning and strategy to achieve my goals, but without being ruthless or harmful to others?
How can I apply the lessons from Abimelech's story to my own life, avoiding the pitfalls of pride and ambition?
What does this verse teach me about the importance of considering the consequences of my actions, just as Abimelech's actions ultimately led to his downfall?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than relying on my own strength and strategy, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7?
How can I use this verse as a reminder to examine my own heart and motivations, ensuring that I am not driven by selfish ambition or a desire for power?

Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:44

And Abimelech, and the company that was with him,.... Which he had the particular command of; or "the heads" (m), for in the company with him, as Kimchi observes, were great men; and so the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:44

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 9:44

Stood in the entering of the gate of the city, to prevent their retreat into the city, and give the other two companies opportunity to cut them off.

Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:44

Judges 9:44 And Abimelech, and the company that [was] with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and the two [other] companies ran upon all [the people] that [were] in the fields, and slew them.Ver. 44. Ran upon all the people.] Omnia sunt misera in bellis civilibus, saith Cicero. Civil war is a woe which no words, how wide soever, are able to express.

Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:44

(44) In the entering of the gate of the city.—This time he was able to intercept the people before they could get back, and he had reserved the post of honour and peril for himself.

Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:44

44. the companies that were] Read the company that was, with Vulgate and some mss. of LXX; rushed forward, as the same word in Judges 9:33 is to be rendered.

Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:44

This verse explains the purpose of both the present and the former division of Abimelech’s forces into several companies, namely, that while some of the companies attacked the men of Shechem in the

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