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19 If you have really been faithful to Gideon and his family today, I pray that Abimelech will make you happy! I pray that you will make Abimelech happy, too! 20 But if you have not been faithful, I pray that Abimelech will destroy you! I pray that his fire will completely burn up the leaders of Shechem and Beth Millo. And I pray that fire from you leaders will completely destroy Abimelech!’

21 After he said that, Jotham ran away to Beer. He lived there because he was afraid of his brother, Abimelech.

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19 So have you acted honorably and in good faith toward Jerub-Baal and his family today?(A) If you have, may Abimelek be your joy, and may you be his, too! 20 But if you have not, let fire come out(B) from Abimelek and consume you, the citizens of Shechem(C) and Beth Millo,(D) and let fire come out from you, the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo, and consume Abimelek!”

21 Then Jotham(E) fled, escaping to Beer,(F) and he lived there because he was afraid of his brother Abimelek.

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