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Judges 9:32

30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.

Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

33 And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.

34 And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

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BSB
Now then, tonight you and the people with you are to come and lie in wait in the fields.
KJV
Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
WEB
Now therefore, go up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.
ASV
Now therefore, up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
DARBY
and now, rise up by night, thou and the people that are with thee, and lie in ambush in the fields.
BLB
And now get up by night, you and the people who [are] with you, and lie in wait in the field.
ÅB
Bryt nå opp ved nattetid med de folk du har hos deg, og legg deg i bakhold på marken,
OTB
Stå nå opp om natten, du og folket som er med deg, og ligg i bakhold på marken.
B1930
Bryt nu op ved nattetid med de folk du har hos dig, og legg dig i bakhold på marken,

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