Bible Commentary

When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 22 25. The Shechemites turn against Abimelech 22 . was prince over Israel ] Strictly, as the whole ch. implies, only over Shechem and its neighbourhood (Ophrah, Thebez). The words are an editorial generalization. The title of king is purposely avoided. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:22”

And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother. 21. Beer ] Unknown; a common name = a well. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 21. Went to Beer] Mr. Maundrell, in his journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem, p. 64, 5th edit., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:21”

But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech. 20. but if not etc.] ‘Your chief will be fatal to you and you to him,’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:20”

If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, [then] rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you: 19. rejoice ye etc.] Ironical: ‘much joy may you have in each other,’ cf. Jdg 9:15 a. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges If ye … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:19”

And ye are risen up against my father’s house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he [is] your brother;) 18. his maidservant ] This goes beyond Jdg 9:1 and Jdg 8:31, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:18”

(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian: Heb. cast away his soul or life far off, out of his reach or power to recover it, i.e. exposed himself to utmost hazard for your sakes. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:17”

Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands; Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king,…. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:16”

And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, [then] come [and] put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon. 15. put your trust in my shadow ] take refuge in : an absurdity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:15”

Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, [and] reign over us. 14. the bramble ] LXX, Vulgate rhamnus, the common, worthless thornbush, the very opposite of the noble trees just mentioned. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. Then said all the trees unto the bramble] The word atad, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:14”

And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? 13. my wine ] must (Mic 6:15, Vulgate mustum), the unfermented juice as it comes from the wine-press 1 [41] ; but also the fermented juice, as is implied here and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 9:13”