Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our king.’ New Living Translation “Then they said to the fig tree, ‘You be our king!’ English Standard Version And the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us.’ Berean Standard Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and reign over us.’ King James Bible And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us. New King James Version “Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us!’ New American Standard Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You, come, reign over us!’ NASB 1995 “Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come, reign over us!’ NASB 1977 “Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come, reign over us!’ Legacy Standard Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come, reign over us!’ Amplified Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us!’ Christian Standard Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, “Come and reign over us.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree,” Come and reign over us.” American Standard Version And the trees said to the fig-tree, Come thou, and reign over us. Contemporary English Version Then they asked the fig tree, "Will you be our king?" English Revised Version And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the trees said to the fig tree, 'You come and be our king!' Good News Translation Then the trees said to the fig tree, 'You come and be our king.' International Standard Version "So the trees told the fig tree, 'Hey you! Come and reign over us!' NET Bible "So the trees said to the fig tree, 'You come and be our king!' New Heart English Bible "The trees said to the fig tree, 'Come, and reign over us.' Webster's Bible Translation And the trees said to the fig-tree, Come thou, and reign over us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and reign over us.’ World English Bible “The trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and reign over us.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the trees say to the fig, Come, reign over us. Young's Literal Translation And the trees say to the fig, Come thou, reign over us. Smith's Literal Translation And the trees will say to the fig tree, Come thou, reign over us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the trees said to the fig tree: Come thou and reign over us. Catholic Public Domain Version And the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and accept royal power over us.’ New American Bible Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come; you reign over us!’ New Revised Standard Version Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the trees said to the fig tree, Come you, and reign over us. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The trees said to the fig tree: ‘Come, you reign over us!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the trees said to the fig-tree: Come thou, and reign over us. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the trees said to the fig-tree, Come, reign over us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jotham's Parable…9But the olive tree replied, ‘Should I stop giving my oil that honors both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10Then the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and reign over us.’ 11But the fig tree replied, ‘Should I stop giving my sweetness and my good fruit, to hold sway over the trees?’… Cross References Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ... Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... Luke 20:9-16 Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. ... Psalm 80:8-16 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ... Mark 12:1-9 Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ... John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Ezekiel 15:1-8 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest? / Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? ... Romans 11:17-24 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... Jeremiah 2:21 I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Hosea 10:1 Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. Isaiah 27:2-6 In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; / I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. ... Deuteronomy 32:32-33 But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. / Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. 1 Kings 4:25 Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. Micah 4:4 And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. Zechariah 3:10 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, you will each invite your neighbor to sit under your own vine and fig tree.’” Treasury of Scripture And the trees said to the fig tree, Come you, and reign over us. Jump to Previous Reign Tree TreesJump to Next Reign Tree TreesJudges 9 1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king7. Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin 22. Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him 30. Zebul reveals it 34. Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt 46. He burns the hold of the god Berith 50. At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone 56. Jotham's curse is fulfilled. Then the trees said to the fig tree, This phrase is part of Jotham's parable, which he delivers to the people of Shechem. The trees represent the people of Israel seeking a leader. The fig tree is symbolic of prosperity and blessing in the Bible, often associated with peace and security (1 Kings 4:25, Micah 4:4). The fig tree's mention here suggests a desire for a leader who can provide stability and abundance. ‘Come and reign over us.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. The TreesSymbolic representation of the people of Shechem seeking a leader. In the parable, the trees represent the various factions or groups within Israel. 2. The Fig Tree Represents a potential leader who is approached by the people. The fig tree is known for its sweetness and good fruit, symbolizing a leader with desirable qualities. 3. Jotham The speaker of the parable, the youngest son of Gideon, who survived the massacre of his brothers by Abimelech. He uses this parable to warn the people of Shechem about their choice of Abimelech as king. 4. Abimelech The son of Gideon who killed his brothers to become king. He is the central figure in the events leading up to this parable. 5. Shechem The city where the events take place. It is significant as a center of political and religious activity in Israel. Teaching Points Discernment in LeadershipThe parable teaches the importance of choosing leaders based on godly qualities rather than superficial attributes or personal gain. Consequences of Poor Choices The account of Abimelech and the parable of the trees illustrate the destructive outcomes of choosing leaders who do not align with God's will. God's Sovereignty Despite human choices, God's purposes prevail. Jotham's parable serves as a prophetic warning that ultimately comes to pass. Value of Humility The fig tree's refusal to reign can be seen as a lesson in humility and contentment with one's God-given role. Seeking God's Guidance The account encourages believers to seek God's wisdom and guidance in all decisions, especially in leadership. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 9Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does Jesus curse a fig tree in Matthew 21:19 for having no fruit when it was not the season for figs? Esther 9:10: Does executing Haman's sons conflict with any biblical principles on individual accountability or moral responsibility? In Hosea 9:10, is there archeological proof that Israel worshiped Baal-peor as portrayed?(10) The fig tree.--The luscious fruit and broad green shade of the ancient fig would naturally make it the next choice; but it returns the same scornful answer. Hebrew Then the treesהָעֵצִ֖ים (hā·‘ê·ṣîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood said וַיֹּאמְר֥וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to the fig tree, לַתְּאֵנָ֑ה (lat·tə·’ê·nāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8384: Of foreign derivation, the fig ‘Come לְכִי־ (lə·ḵî-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and reign מָלְכִ֥י (mā·lə·ḵî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel over us.’ עָלֵֽינוּ׃ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Judges 9:10 NIVJudges 9:10 NLT Judges 9:10 ESV Judges 9:10 NASB Judges 9:10 KJV Judges 9:10 BibleApps.com Judges 9:10 Biblia Paralela Judges 9:10 Chinese Bible Judges 9:10 French Bible Judges 9:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 9:10 The trees said to the fig tree (Jd Judg. 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