Abimelech

• Abmilech, son of Gideon (Jerubbaal) made king at Shechem after destroying his own family, 9:1-6
• Jotham, the lone survivor and brother, tells The Parable of the Trees. He speaks against Abimelech then flees, 9:7-21
• Shechem betrays Abimelech. He attacks and destroys the city.
• Abimelech captures the town of Thebez, but he is mortally wounded by a woman. 9:22-57