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After Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he lived in Shamir in the hill-country of Ephraim.
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Salvation from Internal Chaos
Commentators note that Tola "arose to save Israel." While no major wars are recorded, his role was crucial. After the bloody civil war and tyranny of Abimelech, Tola's leadership likely saved Israel from internal division and idolatry. Scholars suggest his judgeship was about restoring peace and order, showing that "saving" God's people can mean healing from within.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Defend - The marginal reading “to deliver,” is far preferable. The word is the same as in Judges 2:16, Judges 2:18;[Reference Jud…
19th Century
Anglican
After Abimelech. —This is merely a note of time. Abimelech is not counted among the judges, though it is not improbable that, evil as the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel To save, deliver, and protect Israel; which does not necessarily im…
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Quiet and peaceable reigns, though the best to live in, yield the least variety of matter for discussion. Such were the days of Tola and Jair. They…
