Judges 20:2
“And the chief of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the chief of all the people,.... The princes of the tribes and heads of families, rulers of thousands, and hundreds,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The chief - literally, “the corner stones.” (Compare 1Sa 14:38.)
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 20:1-11
Here is, I. A general meeting of all the congregation of Israel to examine the matter concerning the Levite's concubine,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
chiefs Lit. the word = corner, of a house Job 1:19, or of a city Neh 3:24; Neh 3:31 f.; also a corner-stoneIsa 28:16,…
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