Verse 49

All the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire on them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.

Referenced Verses

• Judg 9:15 : 15 The bramble said to the trees, If in truth you anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
• Judg 9:20 : 20 but if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.
• Gal 5:15 : 15 But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don't consume one another.
• Jas 3:16 : 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.