Judges 9:23
ESV, NIV, KJV · TruthBound Bible
ESV
And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem , and the leaders of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech ,
NIV
God stirred up animosity between Abimelek and the citizens of Shechem so that they acted treacherously against Abimelek.
KJV
Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech :