Judges 9:32

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

Bible in Basic English

So now, get up by night, you and your people, and keep watch in the field secretly;

Free Bible Version

So come at night with your army and hide in the countryside.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore arise by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lye in wayte in the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

Translation for Translators

You and your men should get up during the night and go and hide in the fields outside the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now, get up during the night, you and the soldiers with you, and prepare an ambush in the fields.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore rise by night, thou, and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

World English Bible

Now therefore, go up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.

Young's Literal Translation

and, now, rise by night, thou and the people who [are] with thee, and lay wait in the field,

Context

The Fall of Shechem

³¹So he covertly sent messengers to Abimelech to say, “Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.³²Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.³³And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.”

Summary

In this verse, Abimelek and his men are warned of an impending attack by Gaal son of Ebed. Gaal's message serves as a call to action, urging Abimelek to prepare for battle and defend himself. This event highlights the ongoing conflict and power struggles within the region during the time of the judges, showcasing the consequences of ungodly leadership and the need for vigilance in times of uncertainty. It also demonstrates the importance of being alert to potential threats and taking proactive measures to ensure safety and security.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

At the same time he called upon Abimelech to draw near, with the people that he had with him, during the night, and to lie in wait in the field (ארב, to place one's self in ambush), and the next morning to spread out with his army against the town; and when Gaal went out with his followers, he was to do to him "as his hand should find," i.e., to deal with him as he best could and would under the circumstances. (On this formula, see at Sa1 10:7; Sa1 25:8.)

Judges 9:32

The Fall of Shechem

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

Bible in Basic English

So now, get up by night, you and your people, and keep watch in the field secretly;

Free Bible Version

So come at night with your army and hide in the countryside.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore arise by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lye in wayte in the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

Translation for Translators

You and your men should get up during the night and go and hide in the fields outside the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now, get up during the night, you and the soldiers with you, and prepare an ambush in the fields.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore rise by night, thou, and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

World English Bible

Now therefore, go up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.

Young's Literal Translation

and, now, rise by night, thou and the people who [are] with thee, and lay wait in the field,

Judges 9:32

Verse

Context

The Fall of Shechem

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Judges 9:32

The Fall of Shechem

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary