New American Bible, Revised Edition

Judges 9:20-23 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

20. But if not, let fire come forth from Abimelech and devour the lords of Shechem and Beth-millo, and let fire come forth from the lords of Shechem and Beth-millo and devour Abimelech.”

21. Then Jotham fled and escaped to Beer, where he remained for fear of his brother Abimelech.

22. When Abimelech had ruled Israel for three years,

23. God put an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem, and the lords of Shechem broke faith with the house of Abimelech.