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19 So if you are now acting with sincerity and integrity toward Jerubbaal and his family, then be happy with Abimelech and let Abimelech be happy with you. 20 But if that’s not the case, let fire come out of Abimelech and burn up citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo. Also let fire come out of citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo and burn up Abimelech.”

21 Then Jotham ran away quickly. He went to Beerah and lived there to avoid 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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