Judges 9:7
Summary for Judg 9:7-21: 9:7-21 a Jotham told a fable (a story in which plants and animals take on human attributes to make a moral point) to show what was happening (9:7-15 b). He then cursed Abimelech and the leading citizens of Shechem (9:16-21 c). If they had acted in bad faith, it would become evident (9:56-57 d). 9:7 e Mount Gerizim was the mountain of blessing opposite Mount Ebal, the mountain of cursing (Deut 11:29 f). Gerizim, situated immediately south of Shechem, was a natural stage for Jotham’s speech and also allowed him to escape when he was finished.
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