Judges 9:8

The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

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Other Translations for Judges 9:8

BSB
One day the trees set out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us.'
AKJV
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, Reign you over us.
CPDV
The trees went to anoint a king over themselves. And they said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us.'
ERV
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
NHEB
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, 'Reign you over us.'
SMT
The trees going forth went to anoint over them a king; and they will say to the olive, Reign thou over us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 9:8

ThetreesH6086Noun MasculinewentforthH1980VerbonatimetoanointH4886VerbakingH4428Noun MasculineoverthemandtheysaidH559VerbuntotheolivetreeH2132ReignH4427Verbthouoverus

Commentary for Judges 9:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 9:8
Summary
Trees seek political leadership candidate
Event
Trees seek king
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
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