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

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

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