Judges 6:31
“And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal,.... That is, Joash called his son Gideon by that name; who, some think,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
From the boldness of Joash in defending his son, it is likely that the majority of the Abi-ezrites sided with him…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 6:25-32
Here, I. Orders are given to Gideon to begin his government with the reformation of his father's house, Jdg 6:25, Jdg…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Will ye plead for Baal? Cf. Job 13:8. The pron. is emphatic: -Will yecontend for Baal? will yesave him?" The next…
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