Neither shewed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, namely, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shewed unto Israel — Israel's final sin is ingratitude. The phrase 'shewed kindness' (לֹא־עָשׂוּ חֶסֶד, lo asu hesed) invokes hesed. This neglect sets the stage for Abimelech's violence and fratricide.

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