Judges 9:16
“Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king,.... If they had done this…
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, 1882–1921Judges 9:7-21
Jotham's fable
The author of the fable had several points in his mind: (a) the contrast between Gideon's refusal of the…