Judges 9:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign you over us.
Judges 9:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive-tree, Reign thou over us.
Judges 9:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
One day the trees set out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Reign over us.’
Judges 9:8 (BSB)
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What does Judges 9:8 say?
Judges 9:8 in modern King James wording reads: "The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign you over us."
Where is Judges 9:8 found in the Bible?
Judges 9:8 is verse 8 of chapter 9 of the book of Judges, in the Old Testament. Judges has 21 chapters.
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