Story · 10 parts

The Rise and Fall of Abimelech

Abimelech seizes power by slaughtering his brothers, rules three years amid rising treachery, and meets his end under a millstone—fulfilling Jotham's curse.

Judges

The road

1. 1 · Abimelech Seeks PowerJudges 9:1–4
2. 2 · Brothers Murdered at OphrahJudges 9:5
3. 3 · Abimelech Crowned KingJudges 9:6
4. 4 · Jotham's Parable of the TreesJudges 9:7–20
5. 5 · Jotham EscapesJudges 9:21
6. 6 · God Sends DiscordJudges 9:22–25
7. 7 · Gaal Challenges AbimelechJudges 9:30–41
8. 8 · Abimelech Crushes the RebellionJudges 9:42–45
9. 9 · Woman Drops Millstone on AbimelechJudges 9:50–53
10. 10 · Death of AbimelechJudges 9:54–57

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