unfoldingWord_en_tn/jdg/09/12.md

# General Information:

Jotham continues telling his parable, where trees represent various people groups.

# The trees said to the vine

In this parable, Jotham describes the trees and the vine as doing things that humans do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])

# Should I give up my new wine ... over the other trees?

The vine is asking this question to refuse to be king. This question can be expressed as a statement. AT: "I will not give up my new wine ... over the other trees." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# thornbush

Thorns are sharp spikes or spurs that hurt. This bush has many sharp spikes along its branches.