Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 10:7
And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon.
7. sold them Philistines ] As the history stands, this did not happen till after the Ammonite oppression, Jdg 13:1. The reference to the Philistines may be due to the editorial process which aimed at making the present introduction cover both oppressions. See above.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The previous mention of the Philistines as oppressors of Israel Jdg 3:31 seems to be restricted to the south of Judah, when they cooperated with Moab. They appear to have gradually increased in power until they reached their height in the time of Saul. In the present instance they were probably in alliance with the Ammonites, holding the western tribes in check, while the Ammonites subdued those on the east of Jordan.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 7. The anger of the Lord was hot] This Divine displeasure was manifested in delivering them into the hands of the Philistines and the Ammonites. The former dwelt on the western side of Jordan; the latter, on the eastern: and it appears that they joined their forces on this occasion to distress and ruin the Israelites, though the Ammonites were the most active.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
The one on the west, the other on the east; so they were molested on both sides.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
7. Philistines, and . . . thechildren of AmmonThe predatory incursions of these two hostileneighbors were made naturally on the parts of the land respectivelycontiguous to them. But the Ammonites, animated with the spirit ofconquest, carried their arms across the Jordan; so that the centraland southern provinces of Canaan were extensively desolated.
Jud10:10-15. THEY CRYTO GOD.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel,…. His anger burned like fire, he was exceedingly incensed against them, nothing being more provoking to him than idolatry, as after mentioned:
and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon; that is, delivered them into their hands, and they became subject and were in bondage to them, as such are that are sold for “slaves”; part of them, that lay to the west of the land of Israel, fell into the hands of the Philistines; and another part, which lay to the east, were oppressed by the children of Ammon, particularly those that were on the other side Jordan came into the hands of the latter.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(7) The anger of the Lord.For the phrases in this verse see Jdg. 2:14-20; Jdg. 3:8; comp. 1Sa. 12:9.
Of the Philistines.Jdg. 3:31.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
7. Anger of the Lord Note, Jdg 2:14.
Philistines Ammon They had felt the oppression of these foes before, but had been graciously delivered. See on Jdg 3:31.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Jdg 10:7-8 a.
‘And the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon, and that year they vexed and oppressed the children of Israel.’
This is a general description before each will be dealt with in full detail, the Ammonites first. The Philistines in the west on the coastal plain and the Ammonites in east Transjordan had Israel trapped in between them. The writer informs us that this was because Yahweh was sick of their behaviour and idolatry so that He ceased to protect them and handed them over into virtual slavery.
The Philistines were powerfully established on the coastal plain in the west and were now expanding outwards seeking tribute. This would affect a number of the tribes and many Israelite cities came under their sway, and on the whole this expansion now continued, with intermissions, until the time of David. Until then lowland Israel was never really fully free from the Philistine menace, and at times this also extended into the mountains. If they wanted Dagon, said Yahweh, they could have him! The beginning of the deliverance from them will come in later chapters
Meanwhile pressure also came from the east. The selling into the hands of the children of Ammon affected mainly Beyond Jordan, but it extended for a time into the lands of Judah, Benjamin and Ephraim west of Jordan. This was of a less permanent nature, but dreadful while it lasted. They were a cruel people and their god Melek (Molech is the same name with the vowels of bosheth (shame) implanted) demanded continual human sacrifice. Ammon surrounded their territory with small circular tower fortresses built of large stones (Num 21:24, as confirmed by archaeology) and regularly worked in conjunction with Moab (Jdg 3:13; Deu 23:3-5; 2Ch 20:1-30). They also worked in conjunction with the Amalekites (Jdg 3:13) and the Midianites (Num 22:7 with Deu 23:3-5).
“That year” refers to the year when they first began their maraudings (Jdg 10:7).
Jdg 10:8 b
‘For eighteen years they oppressed all the children of Israel who were beyond Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which is in Gilead.’
This oppression would include the tribes of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh and was similar in length of time to that previously by the Moabites, Ammonites and Amalekites (Jdg 3:13-14). We need not doubt that the Moabites were also active here. But while in Judges 3 the Moabite king was the stronger, here the Ammonite king was the stronger.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
How close upon the heels of sin is the Lord’s chastisement. But Reader, do not overlook God’s love in all his judgments. Sweet is the confession of the Psalmist upon this subject, considered in his personal character. It will be well if both writer and reader in all their afflictions, can do the same. Psa 119:75 , etc.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Jdg 10:7 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon.
Ver. 7. He sold them into the hands of the Philistines, ] i.e., He abandoned them into the power, and left them to the pleasure of those very nations with whom they hoped to ingratiate by serving their gods.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
was hot: Jdg 2:14, Deu 29:20-28, Deu 31:16-18, Deu 32:16-22, Jos 23:15, Jos 23:16, Psa 74:1, Nah 1:2, Nah 1:6
he sold: Jdg 4:2, 1Sa 12:9, 1Sa 12:10, Psa 44:12, Isa 50:1
Reciprocal: Exo 22:3 – then he shall Deu 7:4 – so will Deu 28:43 – General Jdg 2:20 – the anger Jdg 3:3 – five lords Jdg 3:31 – Israel 1Sa 4:9 – as they have 1Sa 11:1 – Nahash 2Sa 10:1 – king 2Ki 13:3 – and he delivered 2Ki 22:17 – have forsaken Neh 4:7 – the Ammonites Psa 78:34 – General Psa 106:41 – he gave Ecc 4:1 – and considered Isa 42:24 – General Jer 49:1 – their king Amo 1:13 – and for
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jdg 10:7-8. He sold them into the hand of the Philistines, &c. The one on the west, the other on the east, so that they were molested on both sides. That year they vexed, &c. Or, that year they had vexed and oppressed the children of Israel eighteen years This was the eighteenth year from the beginning of that oppression. And these eighteen years are not to be reckoned from Jairs death, because that would enlarge the time of the judges beyond the just bounds; but from the fourth year of Jairs reign: so that the greatest part of Jairs reign was cotemporary with this affliction. This case of Jair and that of Samson seem to be much alike. For as it is said of Samson, that he judged Israel in the days of the tyranny of the Philistines, twenty years, Jdg 15:20; by which it is evident that his judicature and their dominion were cotemporary; the like is to be conceived of Jair, that he began to judge Israel, and endeavoured to reform religion, and purge out all abuses; but being unable to effect this, through the backwardness of the people, God would not enable him to deliver the people, but gave them up to this sad oppression; so that Jair could only determine differences among the Israelites, but could not deliver them from their enemies.