And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and spoke with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying,
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Abimelech was encouraged to contend with his brethren as he saw the indifference which the people showed for them, and as he was of a bold enterprising temper. (Calmet)
