Judges 9:46

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⁴⁶There were some people who lived at the Tower of Shechem.^[a] When they heard what had happened to Shechem, they gathered together in the safest room^[b] of the temple of the god El Berith.^[c]

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Judges 9:46 Tower of Shechem This was probably a place near Shechem but not actually part of the city.
Judges 9:46 safest room The meaning of this Hebrew word is uncertain. Also in verse 49.
Judges 9:46 El Berith Another name for the god Baal Berith mentioned in verses 4 and 8:33. The name here means “God of the Agreement.” Also in verse 49.

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