Why God Allows Conflict Between Abimelech and the Leaders of Shechem The conflict between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem, described in Judges 9, is one of the most instructive episodes in Israelite history. It follows Abimelech’s ruthless rise to power, including the murder of his seventy brothers, and the … Continue reading Why does God allow conflict between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem?