Section 9:7-21

Jotham told a parable to the people of Shechem town

9:7a When this was reported to Jotham,

People told Jotham about this,
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Jotham heard the news.

9:7b he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out:

so he went to the top of Mount Gerizim. From there he cried out in a loud voice,
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So he went up Mount Gerizim ⌊which is near Shechem⌋ and shouted, as loud as he could,

9:7c “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem,

“Listen to me, people of Shechem town
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“People of the town of Shechem, listen to ⌊this parable⌋ .

9:7d and may God listen to you.

if you want God to listen to you.
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⌊If you listen to me,⌋ God will listen to you.

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