Bible Commentary

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: 11. The Deuteronomist’s rationale of the period of the Judges begins here. He starts with one of his recurring formulae, did evil in the sight of the Lord, Jdg 3:7; Jdg 3:12, Jdg 4:1, Jdg 6:1, Jdg 10:6, Jdg … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:11”

And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. 10. were gathered unto their fathers ] This expression (as here only in 2Ki 22:20 = 2Ch 34:28), and the commoner ‘was gathered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:10”

And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash. 9. in the border of his inheritance ] i.e. within the district allotted to him, Jos 19:49. Timnath-heres ] An early tradition, mentioned by Eusebius ( Onom. Sacr. 261, 33) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:9”

And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, [being] a hundred and ten years old. 8. the servant of the Lord ] Though not limited to Moses, this title is most frequently given to him, Deu 34:5, Jos 1:1, and often in the Dtc. parts of Joshua. It is now transferred, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:8”

And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. 7. the elders ] or sheikhs, who, as the head men of families and clans, would take a leading … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:7”

And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. 6. had sent the people away ] and J . sent the people away (exactly as Jos 24:28) from the great assembly at Shechem, at which the covenant had been renewed, and Joshua … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:6”

And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD. 5. Bochim ] i.e. ‘Weepers.’ The author sees in this name of the place a recollection of the Angel’s reproof and the people’s repentance. But such a form as Bochim, active ptcp. plur., is very unusual in a place-name, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:5”

And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spoke these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept. 4. unto all the children of Israel ] although, as ch. 1 has told, the tribes were dispersed in their various settlements. The expression, as indeed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:4”

Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be [as thorns] in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you. 3. Wherefore I also said ] Moreover also I said; perhaps referring to the warning in Jos 23:13 D, Num 33:55 P, from which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:3”

And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this? 2. this land ] After ‘this land’ the LXX inserts ‘nor shall ye worship their gods, but their graven images ye shall break to pieces,’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 2:2”