Judges 9:41 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Abimelech stayed in Arumah, while Zebul forced Gaal and his brothers to leave Shechem so they couldn't live there anymore.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how Abimelech's supporter Zebul drove out the rebel leader Gaal and his followers from the city after their failed uprising.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the civil conflict in Shechem when Gaal had led a rebellion against Abimelech's rule. After Abimelech defeated Gaal's forces in battle, his loyal governor Zebul completed the victory by expelling the remaining rebels from the city. Arumah was likely Abimelech's military base outside Shechem from which he could control the region.

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