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New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
Holman Bible
If only these people were in my power, I would remove Abimelech.” So he said
International Standard Version
If only authority over this people were given to me. Then I would remove Abimelech!" Then he challenged Abimelech: "Build up your army and then come out and fight!"
A Conservative Version
And would that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
American Standard Version
And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
Amplified
If only this people were under my authority! Then I would remove Abimelech and say to him, ‘Increase [the size of] your army and come out [to fight].’”
Bible in Basic English
If only I had authority over this people! I would put Abimelech out of the way, and I would say to Abimelech, Make your army strong, and come out.
Darby Translation
Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abim'elech. I would say to Abim'elech, 'Increase your army, and come out.'"
Julia Smith Translation
And who will give this people into my hand? And I will remove Abimelech. And he will say to Abimelech, Increase thine army and come forth.
King James 2000
And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
If only this people {were in my command}! Then I would remove Abimelech, and I would have said, 'Increase your army and come out!'"
Modern King James verseion
And I wish this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Would God this people were under my hand, then I would take Abimelech out of the way." And one said unto Abimelech, "Make thine host greater and go out."
NET Bible
If only these men were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech!" He challenged Abimelech, "Muster your army and come out for battle!"
New Heart English Bible
Would that this people were under my hand. Then would I remove Abimelech." He said to Abimelech, "Increase your army, and come out."
The Emphasized Bible
Would, then, this people were in my hand! that I might set aside Abimelech, - and say to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out!
Webster
And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thy army, and come out.
World English Bible
Would that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech." He said to Abimelech, "Increase your army, and come out!"
Youngs Literal Translation
and oh that this people were in my hand -- then I turn Abimelech aside;' and he saith to Abimelech, 'Increase thy host, and come out.'
Themes
Conspiracy » Instances of » Gaal, against abimelech
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 9:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Downfall Of Shechem And Abimelech
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Gaal said: Who is Abimelech and who is Schechem that we should serve them? Who is he? The son of Gideon! And Zebul takes orders from him, but why should we serve him? Be loyal to your ancestor Hamor, the one who founded your clan!
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Cross References
2 Samuel 15:4
He added: How I wish I were a judge! Then anyone who had a dispute or a claim could come to me. I would give him justice.
2 Samuel 2:14-17
Abner yelled to Joab: Let some of our best soldiers get up and fight each other! Joab agreed.
1 Kings 20:11
The king of Israel responded: It is said, let not the one who puts on his armor boast like the one who takes it off.
2 Kings 14:8
Then Amaziah sent representatives to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come let us have a meeting face to face.
2 Kings 18:23
And now, make an agreement with my master, the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able to put horsemen on them.
Psalm 10:3
The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses the covetous, which Jehovah abhors.
Isaiah 36:8-9
Now, make a deal with my master, the king of Assyria. I will give you two thousand horses if you can put riders on them.
Romans 1:30-31
backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,