And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Seditious and lawless acts (Judges 9:25–26) now broke out into open rebellion. The rebellion matured at an idolatrous feast in the hous…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If only these people were under my control! (Compare to 2 Samuel 15:4).

And he said to Abimelech.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And would to God this people were under my hand
Or government, that I were but the ruler of their city, and general …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abimelech is seated on the throne his father refused. But how long does this glory last? Wait just three years, and see the bramble withered and bu…

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