Judges 9a - The Thornbush Rules Over the Forest

Avimelech becomes appointed as King after a violent and murderous rampage.  The sole remaining survivor of Gideon's family, his youngest son Yotam teaches a lesson that the people would do well to heed.  To seek leadership from a "King" who gives nothing but violence, is like trying to seek shade underneath a thornbush.  All you will get is pain.