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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the trees said to the fig tree,.... Another useful and fruit bearing tree, and to which also good men are sometimes…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Judges 9:8-20
This fable and that noted in the marginal reference are the only two of the kind found in Scripture. Somewhat different…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 9:7-21
We have here the only testimony that appears to have been borne against the wicked confederacy of Abimelech and the men…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fig One of the commonest trees in Palestine, and cultivated from very early days; cf. on Jdg 9:9.