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Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are threescore and ten persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The men of Shechem - literally, “the masters.” Compare (Joshua 24:11); (1 Samuel 23:11–12).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

All the men of Shechem.—Rather, the lords (Baali) of Shechem. These seem to be the same as “the men” (anosh…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem
Which, though the Targum calls the inhabitants of the place…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The men of Shechem chose Abimelech king. God was not consulted whether they should have any king, much less who it should be.

If parents coul…

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