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In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, In the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, The travelers walked through byways.
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A Portrait of Anarchy
Commentators agree that this verse paints a vivid picture of societal collapse. Under enemy oppression, the main highways—the lifelines of commerce and community—were abandoned. People were so terrified of robbers and enemies that they were forced to travel in secret on winding, hidden paths. This illustrates the profound fear and instability that gripped Israel before God's deliverance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Words descriptive of a state of weakness and fear, so that Israel could not frequent the highways. It is a graphic description of a country occupie…
19th Century
Anglican
In the days of Shamgar. — In this and the next two verses, the misery and dejection of Israel are described; and the names of Sham…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the days of Shamgar, the son of Anath Of whom see (Judges 3:31); who succeeded Ehud as a judge, but lived not l…
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