One day the trees set out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us.' Cross References Judges 9:7 When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: "Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. Judges 9:9 But the olive tree replied, 'Should I stop giving my oil that honors both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?' 2 Kings 14:9 But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: "A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, 'Give your daughter to my son in marriage.' Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. 2 Chronicles 25:18 But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: "A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, 'Give your daughter to my son in marriage.' Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. Treasury of Scripture The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, Reign you over us. the trees. 2 Kings 14:9 Ezekiel 17:3 Daniel 4:10 olive tree. Judges 8:22,23 |