Judges 9:14
“Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said all the trees unto the bramble,.... Perceiving they could not prevail upon any of the useful and fruitful…
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
the bramble LXX, Vulgate rhamnus, the common, worthless thornbush, the very opposite of the noble trees just mentioned.