Judges 9:50
Judges 9:50 in Multiple Translations
Then Abimelech went to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it.
¶ Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Then Abimelech went to Thebez, and put his army in position against Thebez and took it.
Then Abimelech went to attack Thebez and captured it.
Then went Abimelech to Tebez, and besieged Tebez, and tooke it.
And Abimelech goeth unto Thebez, and encampeth against Thebez, and captureth it,
Then Abimelech went to Thebez and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Then Abimelech departing from thence came to the town of Thebes, which he surrounded and besieged with his army.
Then Abimelech and his men went to Thebes city. They surrounded it and captured it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 9:50
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Judges 9:50 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ
אֶל
תֵּבֵ֑ץ
וַ/יִּ֥חַן
בְּ/תֵבֵ֖ץ
וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדָֽ/הּ
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ
ʼĂbîymelek
H40
Ahimelech
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
תֵּבֵ֑ץ
Têbêts
H8405
Thebez
N-proper
וַ/יִּ֥חַן
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/תֵבֵ֖ץ
Têbêts
H8405
Thebez
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדָֽ/הּ
lâkad
H3920
to capture
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 9:50
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ
ʼĂbîymelek
H40
"Ahimelech"
N-proper
Abimelech was the name of two Philistine kings and two Israelites in the Bible, including a king who met Abraham and a priest who helped David. The name means 'my father is king'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17; son of: Abiathar (H0054); brother of: Jonathan (H3083I) Another spelling of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288I) § Abimelech = "Melek is father" or "my father is king" 1) king of Gerar in Abraham's time 2) king of Gath in David's time; maybe title of Philistine kings 3) son of Gideon by a concubine 4) priest, son of Abiathar
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Abimelech. See also: Genesis 20:2; Judges 9:20; Psalms 34:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
תֵּבֵ֑ץ
Têbêts
H8405
"Thebez"
N-proper
Thebez was a town near Shechem, mentioned in Judges 9:50, where a woman dropped a millstone on Abimelech's head. The name means conspicuous or prominent, possibly due to its location.
Definition: § Thebez = "conspicuous" a town near Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Thebez. See also: Judges 9:50; 2 Samuel 11:21.
וַ/יִּ֥חַן
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
בְּ/תֵבֵ֖ץ
Têbêts
H8405
"Thebez"
Prep | N-proper
Thebez was a town near Shechem, mentioned in Judges 9:50, where a woman dropped a millstone on Abimelech's head. The name means conspicuous or prominent, possibly due to its location.
Definition: § Thebez = "conspicuous" a town near Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Thebez. See also: Judges 9:50; 2 Samuel 11:21.
וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדָֽ/הּ
lâkad
H3920
"to capture"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.
Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.
Study Notes — Judges 9:50
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:50
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:50
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:50
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 9:50
Context — Abimelech’s Punishment
48he and all his men went up to Mount Zalmon. Abimelech took his axe in his hand and cut a branch from the trees, which he lifted to his shoulder, saying to his men, “Hurry and do what you have seen me do.”
49So each man also cut his own branch and followed Abimelech. Then they piled the branches against the inner chamber and set it on fire above them, killing everyone in the tower of Shechem, about a thousand men and women.
50Then Abimelech went to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it.
51But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and leaders of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower. 52When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire.Judges 9:50 Summary
[Judges 9:50 tells us that Abimelech went to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it, showing that he was a skilled and determined military leader. However, his actions were also motivated by a desire for power and control, which ultimately led to his downfall. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn the importance of seeking God's guidance and trusting in His sovereignty, rather than relying on our own strength and abilities, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can avoid the pitfalls of sin and pride, and instead live a life that is pleasing to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Abimelech's strategy after defeating Shechem?
After defeating Shechem, Abimelech went on to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it, as seen in Judges 9:50, demonstrating his continued pursuit of power and control, much like the warnings against ungodly leadership in Proverbs 28:15.
Why did Abimelech attack Thebez after Shechem?
The Bible does not explicitly state why Abimelech attacked Thebez, but it can be inferred that he sought to expand his dominion and eliminate potential threats, similar to the actions of other rulers in the book of Judges, such as in Judges 3:12-30.
What can we learn from Abimelech's military campaigns?
Abimelech's campaigns serve as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking God's guidance, as seen in Proverbs 21:31, which says that the horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
How does Abimelech's story relate to the broader narrative of the book of Judges?
Abimelech's story is part of the larger narrative of the book of Judges, which highlights the cycle of sin, judgment, and redemption in Israel, as seen in Judges 2:10-19, and serves as a warning against the dangers of self-reliance and the importance of trusting in God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of Abimelech's story to my own life, particularly in terms of seeking power and control?
- How can I ensure that my actions are guided by a desire to serve God, rather than my own selfish ambitions?
- What are some potential consequences of allowing sin and pride to guide my decisions, and how can I avoid these pitfalls?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than relying on my own strength and abilities?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:50
Then went Abimelech to Thebez,.... Which, according to Ben Gersom, had rebelled against him; it was near to Shechem.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:50
Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it. Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against ... it - now Tobas, not far from Shechem.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 9:50
Thebez; another town near to Shechem; and, as it seems, within its territory.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:50
Judges 9:50 Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.Ver. 50. Then went Abimelech to Thebez.] Elijah the Tishbite’ s country, and more famous for him than Thebes, in Greece, was afterwards for Pindarus the poet.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:50
(50) Thebez.—One of the cities in the league of “Baal of the Covenant,” perhaps, Tubas, ten miles north-east of Shechem, on a mound among the hills.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:50
50–57. The end of Abimelech 50. Thebez] 2 Samuel 11:21, probably the modern Ṭ ?ûbâs, about 10 m. N.E. of Nâblus on the road to Bçsân; so Eusebius, On. Sacr., 262, 44. Perhaps Thebez had been subject to Abimelech and had joined the revolt of Shechem.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:50
The men of Thebez (modern Tubas) had, doubtless, joined the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abimelech.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 9:50
50. To Thebez — Where another insurrection had broken out. The site of Thebez is marked by the modern village Tubas, about ten miles northeast of Shechem.