Judges 9:40

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.

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Other Translations for Judges 9:40

BSB

but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. And many Shechemites fell wounded all the way to the entrance of the gate.

AKJV

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even to the entering of the gate.

CPDV

who pursued him, fleeing, and drove him into the city. And many were cut down on his side, even to the gate of the city.

ERV

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.

NHEB

Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and there fell many wounded, even to the entrance of the gate of the city.

SMT

And Abimelech will pursue him and he will flee from his face, and many will fall wounded at the door of the gate.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 9:40

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine chasedH7291VerbhimandhefledH5127Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinehimandmanyH7227wereoverthrownH5307VerbandwoundedH2491evenuntotheenteringH6607Noun MasculineofthegateH8179Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 9:40

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Overview of Judges 9:40

Summary

Abimelech pursues and defeats Gaal with heavy casualties

Place

Shechem

Event

Abimelech defeats Gaal in combat

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC