Judges 9:42
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he took the people,.... That is, the forces he had with him at Arumah:
and divided them into three companies: each…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
After Gaal’s expulsion, “the people went out into the field,” either to complete the vintage, or for some other…
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, 1882–1921Judges 9:42-49
Abimelech destroys Shechem and Migdal-Shechem
After the Shechemites have suffered the severe defeat just described, and…