KJV ORIGINAL
When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,
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After Abimelech had ruled over Israel for three years,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse marks a three-year period in Abimelech's troubled reign over Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Abimelech, the son of Gideon, seized power by killing his seventy brothers to eliminate rivals and proclaimed himself king over Shechem and later Israel. He ruled for three years during a chaotic period in Israel's history, marked by cycles of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance under various judges. This narrative reflects the instability and moral consequences of leadership gained through violence and self-interest.
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