Judges 9:11
“But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the fig tree said unto them,.... Rejecting the offer made:
should I forsake my sweetness and my good fruit; for…
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
my sweetness The early ripe fig, especially, was and is esteemed for its flavour; see Isa 28:4; Jer 24:2; Hos 9:10; Mic…