Translations
Modern
His concubine, who dwelt in Shechem, also bore him a son, and he named him Abimelech.
Traditional
And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a son, whose name he called Abimelech.
Literal
…and his concubine who was in Shechem, and she also bore him a son, and he called his name Abimelech.
Latin
Concubina autem illius, quam habebat in Sichem, genuit ei filium nomine Abimelech.
Original
Hebrew
English
His concubine, who dwelt in Shechem, also bore him a son, and he named him Abimelech.
Notes
concubine: Refer to the study note on Judges 19:1.
Old age usually shows divine blessing, but Gideon's spiritual blessing and leadership declined.
Gideon's time as a judge ends the first era of judges.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Abimelech: Son of Gideon, self-proclaimed king of Shechem
Places
Shechem: City in Canaan, later allotted to Ephraim
Glossary
Abimelech Concubinage, Concubines Joash Jotham Judges, Book of Meaning of Names in the Bible Ophrah (Place)
Topics
Abimelech: Son of Gideon Concubinage: Laws Concerning: Gideon Joash: Father of Gideon Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Abimelech Made King At