Judges 9:34

And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

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Other Translations for Judges 9:34

BSB

So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies.

AKJV

And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

CPDV

And so Abimelech rose up, with all his army, by night, and he set ambushes near Shechem in four places.

ERV

And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

NHEB

Abimelech rose up, and all the people who were with him, by night, and they lay in wait against Shechem in four companies.

SMT

And Abimelech will rise, and all the people which are with him, by night, and they will lie in wait against Shechem in four heads.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 9:34

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name MasculineroseupH6965VerbandallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatwerewithhimbynightH3915Noun MasculineandtheylaidwaitH693VerbagainstShechemH7927infourH702 companiesH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 9:34

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Overview of Judges 9:34

Summary

Abimelech positions forces in four units

Place

Shechem

Event

Troops positioned in ambush

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC