Judges 9:25
Compared across 30 translations
English
The leaders of Shechem set men in ambush against Abimelech on the mountaintops, and they robbed all who passed by them along the road; and it was reported to Abimelech.
And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.
To undermine Abimelech, Shechem’s leaders put men in ambush on the mountain passes who robbed travelers on those roads. And Abimelech was told. 26-27 At that time Gaal son of Ebed arrived with his relatives and moved into Shechem. The leaders of Shechem trusted him. One day they went out into the fields, gathered grapes in the vineyards, and trod them in the winepress. Then they held a celebration in their god’s temple, a feast, eating and drinking. And then they started putting down Abimelech. 28-29 Gaal son of Ebed said, “Who is this Abimelech? And who are we Shechemites to take orders from him? Isn’t he the son of Jerub-Baal, and isn’t this his henchman Zebul? We belong to the race of Hamor and bear the noble name of Shechem. Why should we be toadies of Abimelech? If I were in charge of this people, the first thing I’d do is get rid of Abimelech! I’d say, ‘Show me your stuff, Abimelech—let’s see who’s boss here!’” 30-33 Zebul, governor of the city, heard what Gaal son of Ebed was saying and got angry. Secretly he sent messengers to Abimelech with the message, “Gaal son of Ebed and his relatives have come to Shechem and are stirring up trouble against you. Here’s what you do: Tonight bring your troops and wait in ambush in the field. In the morning, as soon as the sun breaks, get moving and charge the city. Gaal and his troops will come out to you, and you’ll know what to do next.” 34-36 Abimelech and his troops, four companies of them, went up that night and waited in ambush approaching Shechem. Gaal son of Ebed had gotten up and was standing in the city gate. Abimelech and his troops left their cover. When Gaal saw them he said to Zebul, “Look at that, people coming down from the tops of the mountains!”Zebul said, “That’s nothing but mountain shadows; they just look like men.” Gaal kept chattering away.
The men of Shechem set [s]men in ambush against him on the tops of the mountains, and they robbed all who might pass by them along the road; and it was told to Abimelech.
The citizens of Shechem didn’t want Abimelek to be their ruler anymore. So they hid some men on top of the hills. They wanted them to attack and rob everyone who passed by. Abimelek was told about it.
In opposition to him these citizens of Shechem set men on the hilltops to ambush and rob everyone who passed by, and this was reported to Abimelek.
In opposition to him these citizens of Shechem set men on the hilltops to ambush and rob everyone who passed by, and this was reported to Abimelek.
The citizens of Shechem set an ambush for Abimelech on the hilltops and robbed everyone who passed that way. But someone warned Abimelech about their plot.
Arabic
فَنَصَبَ أَهْلُ شَكِيمَ لأَبِيمَالِكَ كَمِيناً عَلَى قِمَمِ الْجِبَالِ وَرَاحُوا يَنْهَبُونَ كُلَّ عَابِرِي الطَّرِيقِ. فَأُبْلِغَ أَبِيمَالِكُ بِالأَمْرِ.
Danish
Sikems mænd gjorde oprør mod kong Abimelek og lagde baghold ved bjergpassene. De plyndrede alle, der kom forbi, og det blev meddelt Abimelek.
German
Bei den Gebirgspässen legten sich die Sichemiter auf die Lauer und raubten jeden aus, der vorüberkam. Das wurde Abimelech berichtet.
Spanish
Los señores de Siquén le tendían emboscadas en las cumbres de las colinas, y asaltaban a todos los que pasaban por allí. Pero Abimélec se enteró de todo esto.
Los señores de Siquén le tendían emboscadas en las cumbres de las colinas, y asaltaban a todos los que pasaban por allí. Pero Abimélec se enteró de todo esto.
French
Les habitants de Sichem postèrent sur les hauteurs proches de la ville des hommes qui dévalisaient tous les voyageurs qui passaient près d’eux sur la route. Abimélek en fut informé.
Hiligaynon
Nagbutang ang mga taga-Shekem sang mga tawo sa bukid sa pag-ambus kay Abimelec, kag ginahold-ap nila ang mga nagaagi didto. Nabalitaan ini ni Abimelec.
Japanese
シェケムの住民は、峠の小道のわきに、アビメレクを待ち伏せする者を潜ませました。ところがその者たちが、手当たりしだいに通行人を襲って略奪したので、やがてこの陰謀はアビメレクの知るところとなりました。
Korean
세겜 사람들이 아비멜렉을 대적하여 산길에 사람을 매복시키고 지나가는 사람마다 강탈하게 하자 아비멜렉이 이 사실을 알게 되었다.
nl
Dit ging als volgt: de burgers van Sichem legden hinderlagen voor Abimelech langs de weg die over de toppen van de bergen leidt. Terwijl zij wachtten tot Abimelech voorbij zou komen, beroofden zij iedereen die langs kwam. Maar iemand waarschuwde Abimelech voor hun samenzwering.
Portuguese
Os cidadãos de Siquém enviaram homens para o alto das colinas para emboscarem os que passassem por ali, e Abimeleque foi informado disso.
Os de Siquem armaram uma emboscada a Abimeleque, no cimo da montanha, no caminho que por lá passava. Enquanto o esperavam, iam assaltando e roubando qualquer pessoa que por ali passasse. No entanto, alguém foi avisar Abimeleque disso.
Romanian
Locuitorii din Şehem au pus la pândă pe vârfurile munţilor nişte oameni care-i jefuiau pe drumeţii ce treceau pe lângă ei. Lucrul acesta a fost adus la cunoştinţa lui Abimelek.
Russian
Жители Шехема из вражды к нему устраивали засады на горных вершинах, чтобы грабить каждого, кто проходит мимо, и об этом было донесено Ави-Малику.
Жители Шехема из вражды к нему устраивали засады на горных вершинах, чтобы грабить каждого, кто проходит мимо, и об этом было донесено Ави-Малику.
Жители Шахема из вражды к нему устраивали засады на горных вершинах, чтобы грабить каждого, кто проходит мимо, и об этом было донесено Абималику.
Жители Шехема из вражды к нему устраивали засады на горных вершинах, чтобы грабить каждого проходящего мимо, и об этом было донесено Авимелеху.
Swedish
Shekems män lade sig i bakhåll i bergen för de förbipasserande för att råna dem. Men någon varnade Avimelek för detta.
Thai
ชาวเมืองเชเคมต่อต้านอาบีเมเลคโดยได้ตั้งคนซุ่มตามยอดเขา คอยโจมตีและปล้นทุกคนที่ผ่านไปทางนั้นด้วย และมีผู้รายงานเรื่องนี้แก่อาบีเมเลค
zh-Hans
示剑人在山顶设下埋伏,等候亚比米勒,他们抢劫所有过路的行人。有人把这事告诉了亚比米勒。
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zh-Hant
示劍人在山頂設下埋伏,等候亞比米勒,他們搶劫所有過路的行人。有人把這事告訴了亞比米勒。