Judges 9:57

And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke [1831].

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Render upon their heads — Thus God preserved the honour of his government, and gave warning to all ages, to expect blood for blood.

⁵⁷ And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Judges 9:57