Judg 9:46-49 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 9:46-49: 9:46-49 The leading citizens (literally lords ) of Shechem who had first plotted against Abimelech now crowded into the temple of Baal-berith only to have it burn around them. This destruction has been confirmed by archaeologists at the site.

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‏ Judges 9:46-49

Summary for Judg 9:46-49: 9:46-49 ^a The leading citizens (literally lords) of Shechem who had first plotted against Abimelech now crowded into the temple of Baal-berith only to have it burn around them. This destruction has been confirmed by archaeologists at the site.
9:48 ^b Mount Zalmon is probably another name for Mount Ebal, the mountain opposite Gerizim and next to Shechem.