Judges 9:29

And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

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Other Translations for Judges 9:29

BSB

If only this people were under my authority, I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, 'Muster your army and come out!'"

AKJV

And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out.

CPDV

I wish that someone would set this people under my hand, so that I might take away Abimelech from their midst." And it was told to Abimelech, "Gather the multitude of an army, and approach."

ERV

And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

NHEB

Would that this people were under my hand. Then I would remove Abimelech. I would say to Abimelech, "Increase your army, and come out."

SMT

And who will give this people into my hand? And I will remove Abimelech. And he will say to Abimelech, Increase thine army and come forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 9:29

AndwouldtoGodthispeopleH5971Noun MasculinewereunderH5414VerbmyhandH3027Noun FemininethenwouldIremoveH5493Verb AbimelechH40Proper Name MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbtoAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine IncreaseH7235VerbthinearmyH6635Noun MasculineandcomeoutH3318Verb

Commentary for Judges 9:29

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Overview of Judges 9:29

Summary

Gaal boasts he would remove Abimelech if empowered

Place

Shechem

Event

Gaal declares intent against Abimelech

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC