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Judges 9:23
World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible
Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,
God sent a spirit of animosity (note: Or a harmful spirit) between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem and caused them to treat Abimelech deceitfully,