Why the Parable of the Trees Spoken by Jotham Is Historically Important The parable of the trees, delivered by Jotham in Judges 9:7–20, is one of the most remarkable episodes in Israelite history. Spoken immediately after Abimelech’s violent rise to power, the parable condemns tyranny, exposes moral corruption, and serves … Continue reading Why is the parable of the trees spoken by Jotham historically important?