Judges 9:17

(For my father fought for you, and aduentured his life farre, and deliuered you out of the hand of Midian:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

for my father fought for you and risked his life and delivered you from the hand of Midian;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

(for my father fought for you, and adventured his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
- American Standard Version (1901)

(For my father made war for you, and put his life in danger, and made you free from the hands of Midian;
- Basic English Bible

-- for my father fought for you, and endangered his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian;
- Darby Bible

(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you from the hand of Midian:
- Webster's Bible

(for my father fought for you, and risked his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
- World English Bible

because my father hath fought for you, and doth cast away his life from [him], and deliver you from the hand of Midian;
- Youngs Literal Bible

for my father fought for you, and adventured his life, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 9:17

9:15 If in truth - If you deal truly and justly in making me king. Then trust - Then you may expect protection under my government. Devour the cedars - In stead of protection, you shall receive destruction by me; especially you cedars, that is, nobles, such as the house of Millo, who have been most forward in this work.

9:18 Ye have slain - Abimelech's fact is justly charged upon them, as done by their consent, approbation and assistance. Maidservant - His concubine, whom he so calls by way of reproach. Over Shechem - By which limitation of their power, and his kingdom, he reflects contempt upon him, and chargeth them with presumption, that having only power over their own city, they durst impose a king upon all Israel.