Judges 9:26
“And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Before they kept within the city, and durst not stir out to gather in the vintage, the time being come, for fear of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It does not appear who Gaal, son of Ebed, was; he may have been an officer sent by Abimelech with a force to bring the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 9:22-49
Three years Abimelech reigned, after a sort, without any disturbance; it is not said, He judged Israel, or did any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Judges 9:26-41
Gaal stirs up the Shechemites: Abimelech defeats them
26 .Gaal the son of Ebed i.e. of a slave; but pronounce throughout…