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31 And he sent messengers to Abimelech [a]deceitfully, saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his [b]relatives have come to Shechem; and behold, they are [c]stirring up the city against you. 32 So now, arise by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field. 33 And it will be in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, that you shall rise early and rush upon the city; and behold, he and the people who are with him will come out against you, and you shall (A)do to them [d]whatever your hand finds pleasing.”

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  1. Judges 9:31 Or in Tormah
  2. Judges 9:31 Lit brothers
  3. Judges 9:31 Lit besieging
  4. Judges 9:33 Lit as your hand can find