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"Speak, now, in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem, 'Which is better for you, that seventymen, all the sons of Jerubbaal, rule over you, or that onemanrule over you?' Also, remember that I am your bone and your flesh."
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And his mother'srelativesspokeallthesewords on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to followAbimelech, for they said, "He is our relative."