Judges 9:23

Then God sent an euill spirit betweene Abimelech & the men of Shechem: and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the townsmen of Shechem; and the townsmen of Shechem were false to Abimelech;
- Basic English Bible

God sent a spirit of animosity between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem and caused them to treat Abimelech deceitfully,
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem; and the citizens of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,
- Darby Bible

And the Lord sent a very evil spirit between Abimelech and the inhabitants of Sichem: who began to detest him,
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
- English Revised Version

God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 9:23

9:23 God sent - God gave the devil commission to work upon their minds.