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But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut themselves in, and gat them up to the roof of the tower.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

There was a strong tower within the city. —This constant mention of towers and strongholds (Judges 8:9, etc.)…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But there was a strong tower within the city
The tower of Shechem was without the city, but this within, as towers g…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Shechemites were ruined by Abimelech; now he is reckoned with, who was their leader in villainy. Evil pursues sinners, and sometimes overtakes …

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