The chains — The margin reads, 'sweet balls.' The word used here is derived from the verb נטף nâṭaph, which means 'to drop…

The chains. —Better, as in Judges 8:26, where they are also ornaments of Midianite kings, earrings. These and the “bracel…

The chains According to Kimchi and R. Levi ben Gersom on (Judges 8:26) these were drop bottles, or vessels of…

The prophet reproves and warns the daughters of Zion about the sufferings coming upon them. Let them know that God notices the folly and vanity of …

1. And the Lord said. Here the divine judgment against the women is set forth.

First, their fault is laid bare.

Secon…