Judges 9:51 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the people of the city fled to it, all the men and women, and shut themselves in; and they went to the roof of the tower.

Commentaries

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

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

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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