Judges 9:17
“(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For my father fought for you,.... In the valley of Jezreel, and at Karkor, where with three hundred men he routed and…
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…
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