KJV ORIGINAL
Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Abimelech went to the city of Thebez, set up his army around it, and captured it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Abimelech continuing his military campaign by successfully attacking and conquering the city of Thebez.
📚 Historical Context
Abimelech was the son of Gideon who had murdered his 70 brothers to become king over Israel. After facing rebellion in Shechem, he was expanding his control by attacking other cities that opposed him. Thebez was likely a fortified city that had joined the resistance against his rule.
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