Judges 9:10LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 10 of 57

"And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, reign over us."
— Judges 9:10

In context

8The trees went forth to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

9But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

10And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, reign over us.

11But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?

12Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, reign over us.