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

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

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

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…