NET

3 His mother’s relatives spoke on his behalf to all the leaders of Shechem and reported his proposal. The leaders were drawn to Abimelech; they said, “He is our close relative.”

Darby

3 And his mother's brethren spoke of him in the ears of all the citizens of Shechem all these words. And their heart inclined after Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.

KJV

3 And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow^K1113Abimelech; for they said, He [is] our brother.

KJV Bible Notes

to follow: Heb. after.

Strong's

3 And his mother's^H517 brethren^H251 spake^H1696 of him in the ears^H241 of all the men^H1167 of Shechem^H7927 all these words^H1697: and their hearts^H3820 inclined^H5186 to follow^H310 Abimelech^H40; for they said^H559, He is our brother^H251.