Judges 9:3

9:3 His mother’s relatives ¹  spoke on his behalf to ²  all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal. ³  The leaders were drawn to Abimelech; ⁴  they said, “He is our close relative.” ⁵ 

Judges 16:25

16:25 When they really started celebrating, ⁶  they said, “Call for Samson so he can entertain us!” So they summoned Samson from the prison and he entertained them. ⁷  They made him stand between two pillars.

[9:3]  ¹ tn Heb “brothers.”

[9:3]  ² tn Heb “into the ears of.”

[9:3]  ³ tn Heb “and all these words.”

[9:3]  ⁴ tn Heb “Their heart was inclined after Abimelech.”

[9:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “our brother.”

[16:25]  ⁶ tn Heb “When their heart was good.”

[16:25]  ⁷ tn Heb “before them.”