Judges 9:39

And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought with Abimelech.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So Gaal went out at the head of the townsmen of Shechem and made war on Abimelech.
- Basic English Bible

And Gaal went out before the citizens of Shechem, and fought against Abimelech.
- Darby Bible

And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
- Webster's Bible

Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
- World English Bible

And Gaal goeth out before the masters of Shechem, and fighteth against Abimelech,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 9:39

9:38 Where is now, &c. - Now shew thyself a man, and fight valiantly for thyself and people.

9:40 He fled - Being surprised by the unexpected coming of Abimelech, and probably not fully prepared for the encounter.

9:41 Dwelt at Arumah - He did not prosecute his victory, but retreated to Arumah, to see whether the Shechemites would not of themselves return to his government, or else, that being hereby grown secure, he might have the greater advantage against them. Thrust out - It seems the same night. Probably the multitude, which is generally light and unstable, were now enraged against Gaal, suspecting him of cowardice or ill - conduct. Zebul's interest was not so considerable with them, that he could prevail with them either to kill Gaal and his brethren, or to yield themselves to Abimelech; and therefore he still complies with the people, and waits for a fairer opportunity.