3. This implies a contrast with the bramble which had no ....................................


4. Quite clearly, therefore, Jotham is implying that only people with no other useful function will be interested in becoming ...................

5. Look at Jg 9:15, Is it possible for the other trees to take refuge in its shade? *YES/NO*

6. The picture at least is very, very improbable. What Jotham implies is that it is highly unlikely that the men of Shechem are acting ................................... (Jg 9:16) in making Abimelech king over them


7. So rather than being of any positive value to them the king will be like a bramble which cannot give shade but is more likely to catch fire and to ...........................................................