Judges 9:8
“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them,.... This is an apologue or fable, and a very fine 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, 1882–1921
The trees went forth Cf. 2Ki 14:9. Fables of trees that speak and act like human beings spring from the instinct for…