Judges Chapter 9 AMBIMELECH Double-crossed his brothers Gideon's son out of wedlock Killed his 69 half brothers (Gideon's sons) Governed Israel three years God sent an evil spirit to him (because of the murders) Received reports of Citizens of Shechem ambushing people passing by city Gaal undermined him Won battle against Gaal and citizens of Shechem Killed all and destroyed the city Burned the stronghold (fortress and temple) with men, women and children in it Captured city …showed first 75 words of 453 total…

…showed last 75 words of 453 total…AmalekitesMaonites God refused to save them God told them to let the pagan gods save them Israelites begged God again to save them Israelites got rid of their foreign gods At last, God decided to save them again A war started between the Ammonites and the Israelites The leaders of Israel asked for a leader. The leaders promised that the leader would be the head of all living in Galead JEPHTHAH, THE GILEADITE WAS SELECTED