Judges 9:42 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The next day, the people went out into the fields, and someone reported this to Abimelech.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Abimelech was being kept informed about the daily movements and activities of the people in the area.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Judges, Abimelech had seized power by killing his seventy brothers and declaring himself ruler over the city of Shechem, which led to growing unrest among the people. This verse occurs during a rebellion against him, as the inhabitants of Shechem went out to the fields the next day for their daily work or possibly to prepare for conflict. When Abimelech was informed of their actions, it signaled the escalation of events toward a violent confrontation.

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