Abimelech - Murderer

Abimelech is the illegitimate son of Judge Gideon. After his father's death, Abimelech slaughtered his seventy, legitimate half-brothers in order to rule over the men at Shechem. He ruled over Israel for three years until God sent an evil spirit to turn men against him which ultimately led to his death.


Profile

Name (1st Mention)
Abimelech  /ab-ee-mel'-ek/
Hebrew (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ)
Title
Son of Judge Gideon, Murderer, Ruler
Parents
Gideon (Father)
Siblings
Jether, Jotham

Verses

Judges 8:31
Judges 9:1
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