19 if then you have acted faithfully and honestly with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech and may he also rejoice in you. 20 But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the lords of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the lords of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.” 21 Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because 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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