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Judges 9:21
Jotham ran away from them and went to Beer. He stayed there, because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because of his brother Abimelech.
Hebrew Names Version
Yotam ran away, and fled, and went to Be'er, and lived there, for fear of Avimelekh his brother.
Yotam ran away, and fled, and went to Be'er, and lived there, for fear of Avimelekh his brother.
King James Version
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Lexham English Bible
And Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; he remained there because of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; he remained there because of Abimelech his brother.
English Standard Version
And Jotham ran away and fled and went to Beer and lived there, because of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away and fled and went to Beer and lived there, because of Abimelech his brother.
New Century Version
Then Jotham ran away and escaped to the city of Beer. He lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham ran away and escaped to the city of Beer. He lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
New English Translation
Then Jotham ran away to Beer and lived there to escape from Abimelech his half-brother.
Then Jotham ran away to Beer and lived there to escape from Abimelech his half-brother.
Amplified Bible
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and lived there because of Abimelech his brother.
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and lived there because of Abimelech his brother.
New American Standard Bible
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; and he stayed there because of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer; and he stayed there because of his brother Abimelech.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there for feare of Abimelech his brother.
And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there for feare of Abimelech his brother.
Legacy Standard Bible
keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Contemporary English Version
Jotham ran off and went to live in the town of Beer, where he could be safe from his brother Abimelech.
Jotham ran off and went to live in the town of Beer, where he could be safe from his brother Abimelech.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Yotam fled, making his way to Be'er, and he lived there for fear of Avimelekh his brother.
Then Yotam fled, making his way to Be'er, and he lived there for fear of Avimelekh his brother.
Darby Translation
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, because of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, because of Abimelech his brother.
Easy-to-Read Version
After Jotham had said this, he ran away and escaped to the city named Beer. He stayed there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
After Jotham had said this, he ran away and escaped to the city named Beer. He stayed there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
George Lamsa Translation
And Jotham ran away and escaped, and went to Debir, and dwelt there, the place where Abimeleck had lived before.
And Jotham ran away and escaped, and went to Debir, and dwelt there, the place where Abimeleck had lived before.
Good News Translation
Then because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech, Jotham ran away and went to live at Beer.
Then because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech, Jotham ran away and went to live at Beer.
Literal Translation
And Jotham hurried and fled, and went to Beer and lived there, away from the face of his brother Abimelech.
And Jotham hurried and fled, and went to Beer and lived there, away from the face of his brother Abimelech.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Iotha (whan he had spoken this out) fled, and gat him out of the waye, and wente vnto Ber, and dwelt there because of his brother Abimelech.
And Iotha (whan he had spoken this out) fled, and gat him out of the waye, and wente vnto Ber, and dwelt there because of his brother Abimelech.
American Standard Version
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Bible in Basic English
Then Jotham straight away went in flight to Beer, and was living there for fear of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham straight away went in flight to Beer, and was living there for fear of his brother Abimelech.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Ioatham ran away and fledde, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for feare of Abimelech his brother.
And Ioatham ran away and fledde, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for feare of Abimelech his brother.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
King James Version (1611)
And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there for feare of Abimeleeh his brother.
And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there for feare of Abimeleeh his brother.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Joatham fled, and ran away, and went as far as Baeer, and dwelt there out of the way of his brother Abimelech.
And Joatham fled, and ran away, and went as far as Baeer, and dwelt there out of the way of his brother Abimelech.
English Revised Version
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Jotham ran away, escaping to Beer, and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham ran away, escaping to Beer, and he lived there for fear of his brother Abimelech.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he hadde seide these thingis, he fledde, and yede in to Berara, and dwellide there, for drede of Abymelech, his brother.
And whanne he hadde seide these thingis, he fledde, and yede in to Berara, and dwellide there, for drede of Abymelech, his brother.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jotham hasteth, and fleeth, and goeth to Beer, and dwelleth there, from the face of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham hasteth, and fleeth, and goeth to Beer, and dwelleth there, from the face of Abimelech his brother.
Update Bible Version
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
World English Bible
Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and lived there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and lived there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
New King James Version
And Jotham ran away and fled; and he went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham ran away and fled; and he went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
New Living Translation
Then Jotham escaped and lived in Beer because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham escaped and lived in Beer because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
New Revised Standard
Then Jotham ran away and fled, going to Beer, where he remained for fear of his brother Abimelech.
Then Jotham ran away and fled, going to Beer, where he remained for fear of his brother Abimelech.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Jotham hasted away, and fled, and went to Beer, - and dwelt there, away from the face of Abimelech his brother.
And Jotham hasted away, and fled, and went to Beer, - and dwelt there, away from the face of Abimelech his brother.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he had said thus, he fled, and went into Bera: and dwelt there for fear of Abimelech, his brother.
And when he had said thus, he fled, and went into Bera: and dwelt there for fear of Abimelech, his brother.
Revised Standard Version
And Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abim'elech his brother.
And Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abim'elech his brother.
THE MESSAGE
And Jotham fled. He ran for his life. He went to Beer and settled down there, because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
And Jotham fled. He ran for his life. He went to Beer and settled down there, because he was afraid of his brother Abimelech.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.
Then Jotham escaped and fled, and went to Beer and remained there because of Abimelech his brother.
Contextual Overview
7 When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He called out to them in a loud voice, "Listen to me, O men of Shechem. So God may listen to you. 8 One time the trees went out to choose a king to rule them. They said to the olive tree, ‘Rule over us!' 9 But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I leave my riches of oil by which God and men are honored, and go to wave over the trees?' 10 Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and rule over us!' 11 But the fig tree said to them, ‘Should I leave my good sweet fruit, and go to wave over the trees?' 12 So the trees said to the vine, ‘You come and rule over us!' 13 But the vine said to them, ‘Should I leave my new wine which makes God and men happy, and go to wave over the trees?' 14 Then all the trees said to the thorn bush, ‘You come and rule over us!' 15 And the thorn bush said to the trees, ‘If in truth you are choosing me as king over you, come and be safe in my shadow. But if not, may fire come out of the thorn bush and burn up the tall trees of Lebanon.' 16 "Now it may be that you have acted in truth and honor in making Abimelech king. It may be that you have acted well toward Jerubbaal and his house, by paying him for what he did.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Beer: Probably the Beer mentioned by Mr. Maundrell, three hours and a half, or about ten miles, north of Jerusalem, towards Shechem. It is situated toward the south, on an easy declivity; and has a fountain of excellent water at the bottom of the hill, from which it has taken its name. Close to the well are the mouldering walls of a ruined khan; and on the summit of the hill two large arches still remain of a ruined convent. Dr. Richardson says, that it seems to have been once a place of considerable consequence. Numbers 21:16, Joshua 19:8, 2 Samuel 20:14
Cross-References
Genesis 6:9
This is the story of Noah and his family. Noah was right with God. He was without blame in his time. Noah walked with God.
This is the story of Noah and his family. Noah was right with God. He was without blame in his time. Noah walked with God.
Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. I give all to you as I gave you the green plants.
Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. I give all to you as I gave you the green plants.
Genesis 9:4
But you must not eat meat with blood in it because that is its life.
But you must not eat meat with blood in it because that is its life.
Genesis 9:15
I will remember My agreement that is between Me and you and every living thing of all flesh. Never again will the water become a flood to destroy all flesh.
I will remember My agreement that is between Me and you and every living thing of all flesh. Never again will the water become a flood to destroy all flesh.
Genesis 9:16
When the rain-bow is in the cloud, I will look upon it to remember the agreement that will last forever between God and every living thing of all flesh that is on the earth."
When the rain-bow is in the cloud, I will look upon it to remember the agreement that will last forever between God and every living thing of all flesh that is on the earth."
Proverbs 20:1
Wine makes people act in a foolish way. Strong drink starts fights. Whoever is fooled by it is not wise.
Wine makes people act in a foolish way. Strong drink starts fights. Whoever is fooled by it is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For sure there is not a right and good man on earth who always does good and never sins.
For sure there is not a right and good man on earth who always does good and never sins.
Romans 13:13
We must act all the time as if it were day. Keep away from wild parties and do not be drunk. Keep yourself free from sex sins and bad actions. Do not fight or be jealous.
We must act all the time as if it were day. Keep away from wild parties and do not be drunk. Keep yourself free from sex sins and bad actions. Do not fight or be jealous.
1 Corinthians 10:12
So watch yourself! The person who thinks he can stand against sin had better watch that he does not fall into sin.
So watch yourself! The person who thinks he can stand against sin had better watch that he does not fall into sin.
Galatians 5:21
wanting something someone else has, killing other people, using strong drink, wild parties, and all things like these. I told you before and I am telling you again that those who do these things will have no place in the holy nation of God.
wanting something someone else has, killing other people, using strong drink, wild parties, and all things like these. I told you before and I am telling you again that those who do these things will have no place in the holy nation of God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Jotham ran away, and fled,.... Having delivered his fable, and the application of it, he made his escape, having the advantage of being on the top of a mountain, at some distance from the people, and perhaps they might not be inclined to do him any harm:
and went to Beer; which some take to be the same with Baalathbeer in the tribe of Simeon, Joshua 19:8 Jerom f says, the village Bera, whither Jotham fled, is eight miles from Eleutheropolis to the north; but Mr. Maundrell g, who was in those parts in 1697, gives us a better account of it; and, according to him, it is about two hours and a half's travel from Bethel to it, and three hours and one third from it to Jerusalem; Beer, he says, enjoys a very pleasant situation, on an easy declivity, fronting southward; at the bottom of the hill it has a plentiful fountain of excellent water, from which it had its name:
and dwelt there for fear of Abimelech his brother; how long he dwelt there is not certain, and we hear no more of him after this, Josephus says h he lay hid in the mountains three years for fear of Abimelech, which perhaps he concluded from Abimelech's reigning three years, as follows.
f De loc. Heb. fol. 89. I g Journey from Aleppo, &c. p. 64, 66. h Antiqu. l. 5. c. 7. sect. 2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Judges 9:21. Went to Beer — Mr. Maundrell, in his journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem, p. 64, 5th edit., mentions a place of this name, which he thinks to be that to which Jotham fled, and supposed to be the same as Mishmash, 1 Samuel 14:5; 1 Samuel 14:31. It is situated, he says, towards the south, on an easy declivity; and has a fountain of excellent water at the bottom of the hill from which it has taken its name.
