Abimelech, one of Gideon’s sons, kills all his brothers save one and makes himself king. Civil war ensues, but God removes Abimelech.
- Note verse 56—this demonstrates that God is the king in Israel. Human rulers would come and go, but God remains.
Abimelech, one of Gideon’s sons, kills all his brothers save one and makes himself king. Civil war ensues, but God removes Abimelech.