Hakim-hakim 9:3

9:3 His mother’s relatives ¹  spoke on his behalf to ²  all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal. ³  The leaders were drawn to Abimelech; ⁴  they said, “He is our close relative.” ⁵ 

[9:3]  ¹ tn Heb “brothers.”

[9:3]  ² tn Heb “into the ears of.”

[9:3]  ³ tn Heb “and all these words.”

[9:3]  ⁴ tn Heb “Their heart was inclined after Abimelech.”

[9:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “our brother.”