Judges 9:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,

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After Abimelech had ruled over Israel for three years,

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This verse marks a three-year period in Abimelech's troubled reign over Israel.

📚 Historical Context

Abimelech was the son of Gideon who murdered 70 of his brothers to seize power and become king over Israel around 1150 BC. His reign was marked by violence and illegitimate authority, as he had not been chosen by God like the previous judges. This verse sets up the beginning of God's judgment against Abimelech's corrupt rule.

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After Abimelech died, a man named Tola rose up to defend and lead Israel. He was the son of Puah and grandson of Dodo, from the tribe of Issachar. He lived in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim.

Judges 9:55

When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went back to their own homes.

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