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A Formidable Foe's Border
Commentators agree this verse describes the southern border of the Amorite territory. "Akrabbim" is identified as the "ascent of scorpions," and "the rock" is widely believed to be Petra (Sela), the famous rock-hewn city. This detail emphasizes the vast and formidable territory the Amorites controlled, providing context for Israel's ongoing struggle.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 1:36
18th Century
Theologian
The going up to Akrabbim - See the margin and references; properly “the ascent of scorpions,” with which the whole region abounds.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 1:36
19th Century
Bishop
The coast of the Amorites. — This notice is added to account for the obstinate resistance of the Amorites by showing the extent of…
John Gill
On Judges 1:36
17th Century
Pastor
And the coast of the Amorites [was] from the going up to
Akrabbim Of which (See Gill on Numbers 34:4) and (…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 1:21–36
17th Century
Minister
The people of Israel were very neglectful of their duty and their own best interest. Because of slothfulness and cowardice, they would not take the…