Judges 9:31
“And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore up by night,.... The night following, that no time might be lost:
and the people that is with thee; the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Privily - See the margin. The word is probably the name of a place in “Tormah”, some think the same as “Arumah” Jdg…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 9:22-49
Three years Abimelech reigned, after a sort, without any disturbance; it is not said, He judged Israel, or did any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
craftily The form of the Hebr. word is suspicious and the meaning unsuitable; read in Arumah, mentioned as Abimelech's…