50 Next Abimelek went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it.

Other Translations of Judges 9:50

King James Version

50 Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.

English Standard Version

50 Then Abimelech went to Thebez and encamped against Thebez and captured it.

The Message

50 Abimelech went on to Thebez. He camped at Thebez and captured it.

New King James Version

50 Then Abimelech went to Thebez, and he encamped against Thebez and took it.

New Living Translation

50 Then Abimelech attacked the town of Thebez and captured it.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 9:50

Commentary on Judges 9:50-57

(Read Judges 9:50-57)

The Shechemites were ruined by Abimelech; now he is reckoned with, who was their leader in villany. Evil pursues sinners, and sometimes overtakes them, when not only at ease, but triumphant. Though wickedness may prosper a while, it will not prosper always. The history of mankind, if truly told, would greatly resemble that of this chapter. The records of what are called splendid events present to us such contests for power. Such scenes, though praised of men, fully explain the Scripture doctrine of the deceitfulness and desperate wickedness of the human heart, the force of men's lust, and the effect of Satan's influence. Lord, thou has given us thy word of truth and righteousness, O pour upon us thy spirit of purity, peace, and love, and write thy holy law in our hearts.