Judges 9:52

And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

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Other Translations for Judges 9:52

BSB
When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire.
AKJV
And Abimelech came to the tower, and fought against it, and went hard to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
CPDV
And Abimelech, drawing near the tower, fought valiantly. And approaching the gate, he strove to set it on fire.
ERV
And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
NHEB
Abimelech came to the tower, and fought against it, and drew near to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
SMT
And Abimelech will come even to the tower, and will fight against it, and will urge on, even to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

Commentary for Judges 9:52

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Overview of Judges 9:52
Summary
Abimelech assaults tower entrance attempting fire destruction
Place
Thebez
Event
Abimelech attacks tower with fire
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative