Abimelech rises as a king in Israel and murders all of his brothers except Jotham, who escapes. A revolt, led by Gaal, results in Abimalech's death.
PEOPLE: Abimelech - Jotham - God - Gaal - Zebul
PLACES: Shechem - Ophrah - Mount Gerizim - Beer - Meonenim - Arumah - Mount Zalmon - Thebez
RELATED ARTICLES: Jerubbaal (Gideon) - Baalberith - Millo - Mashal - Parable - Evil spirit (רוח רעה) - Ebed, father of Gaal - City gate
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