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Judges 9:48 · KJV

"And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done."

King James Version

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Passage Context

46And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith.
47And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.
48And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as I have done.
49And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
50Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to lead by example for you?

2

How do you motivate others to take action?

3

When have you seen the impact of collective effort?

Life Application

leadership

Demonstrate the behaviors you want to see in others.

teamwork

Encourage collaboration and shared goals within your community.

People in This Verse

AbimelechOT

Abimelech is the king of Gerar who interacts with Abraham. He represents the local rulers of the time, showcasing the political dynamics of ancient Canaan.

First appearance: Genesis 20:2

Places in This Verse

Mount Zalmon

Mount Zalmon is mentioned in the context of Abimelech's military actions, though its exact location is uncertain.

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