Benavidez, Edwardneil2019-09-252019-09-252016-04-0720100118-8534http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/236674"In this paper, we will focus on Jotham‟s speech in Judges 9:15-21. Wilcock has identified the theme of „truth and integrity‟ in the whole story of Abimelech in chapter 9.1 Looking at a different angle, we will establish the function of „truth and integrity‟ as we explore both the narration part and the speech part of our passage. In the narration part, we will find that the burden to regain „truth and integrity‟ was the primary motivation of Jotham and this gave him the courage to confront those who abandoned „truth and integrity.‟ In the discussion on the speech of Jotham itself, we will find that „truth and integrity‟ are the main grounds for the judgment that Jotham pronounced in his speech."engWith permission of the license/copyright holderIntegrityTruthJudge 9:7-21Community ethicsBiblical TheologyBible (texts, commentaries)Old TestamentBiblical hermeneutics, Interpretation of the BibleArticle