Thematic Bible: Fable of
Thematic Bible
Grape » Figurative » Fable of
Then the trees spoke to the grapevine: 'You come and be our king.' But the vine answered: 'I could not govern you for I would have to stop producing my wine. It makes gods and human beings happy.'
Olive » Fable of
The trees went out to anoint a king over them. They said to the olive tree: 'Be our king.'
Verse Concepts
Vine » Fable of
Then the trees spoke to the grapevine: 'You come and be our king.' But the vine answered: 'I could not govern you for I would have to stop producing my wine. It makes gods and human beings happy.'