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The Cry and the Savior
Commentators emphasize a foundational pattern in this verse: affliction drives people to cry out to God, and God responds with mercy. Multiple scholars connect this event to a theme seen throughout Scripture (e.g., in Psalms and Nehemiah), where God hears the cries of His people in their distress and sends them a 'saviour' (Hebrew: moshia).
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 3:9
18th Century
Theologian
Othniel was already distinguished in Joshua’s lifetime as a brave and successful leader. See Joshua 15:16-17.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 3:9
19th Century
Bishop
Cried to the Lord. —In the time of their trouble, when they cried to You, You heard them from heaven; and according to Your ma…
John Gill
On Judges 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
And when the children of Israel cried to the Lord
Towards the close of the eight years' bondage, as it may be suppos…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 3:8–11
17th Century
Minister
The first judge was Othniel. Even in Joshua's time, Othniel began to be famous. Soon after Israel's settlement in Canaan, their purity began to be …