Bible Commentary

And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, [even] in Ophrah: and all Israel went thither a whoring after it: which thing became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house. 27. made an ephod thereof ] i.e. out of a large amount of precious metal the gold of the earrings … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:27”

And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred [shekels] of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that [was] on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that [were] about their camels’ necks. 26. And the weight etc.] 1700 shekels of gold by the heavy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:26”

And they answered, We will willingly give [them]. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey. They spread … – The Septuagint reads He spread his garment. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible And they answered, we will willingly give them,…. Or, “in giving we will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:25”

And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they [were] Ishmaelites.) 24. The making of the ephod and the manner in which it is spoken of belong to an early stage of religious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:24”

And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you. 23. I will not rule over you ] But ch. 9 implies that Gideon did exercise some kind of supremacy, at any rate in his own district, and his sons claimed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:23”

Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 22 28. Gideon refuses the kingship: he sets up an ephod: conclusion 22 . the men of Israel ] Not the 300 of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:22”

Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man [is, so is] his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that [were] on their camels’ necks. 21 . The chiefs reply with undaunted spirit like true sons of the desert: as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:21”

And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, [and] slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he [was] yet a youth. 20. Jether his firstborn ] Did Gideon wish to bestow an honour upon his son, and humiliate these famous warriors? Or was the youth chosen for ceremonial reasons? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:20”

And he said, They [were] my brethren, [even] the sons of my mother: [as] the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you. 19. the sons of my mother ] and not only of the same father; they were therefore specially dear, cf. Gen 43:29. On Gideon as next of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:19”

Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men [were they] whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou [art], so [were] they; each one resembled the children of a king. 18. at Tabor ] Mt Tabor is too far north if, as seems probable, Gideon’s clan was settled near Shechem; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 8:18”