Judg 9:3 | NET2full | STEP | His mother’s relatives spoke on his behalf to all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal . The leaders were drawn to Abimelech ; they said , “ He is our close relative .”

‏ Judges 9:3

3 His mother’s relatives ^{▼▼tn Heb “brothers.”} spoke on his behalf to ^{▼▼tn Heb “into the ears of.”} all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and all these words.”} The leaders were drawn to Abimelech; ^{▼▼tn Heb “Their heart was inclined after Abimelech.”} they said, “He is our close relative.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “our brother.”}