Read Judges 9.7-21
In 9.7-21: Jotham's fable.
This fable displays a cynicism about kingship similar to 1 Samuel 8.
The useful plants (representing Gideon; 8.22-23) refuse kingship as a waste of their valuable aptitudes.
In verses 14-15: The worthless bramble (Abimelech) accepts.
But beware!
The bramble's shade is prickly and meager, and its potential for fire threatens.
In verse 16: The rest of Jotham's speech is an extended curse that culminates in vv. 19-20.
In verses 17-18: The curse is interrupted to demonstrate that the leaders of Shechem have not acted fairly.
In verse 20: Fire represents the dissension that is soon to unfold..
Jotham's curse matches fulfillment in vv. 56-57.
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