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The Long Shadow of Sin
Commentators highlight that this tragic story is a direct result of Gideon's later-life sins. His polygamy produced Abimelech, and his unauthorized worship fostered the environment in Shechem for this rebellion. It's a solemn reminder that a leader's personal compromises can have devastating consequences for their family and nation, even after they are gone.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
We are not told how soon after the death of Gideon these events happened. There must have been time for the apostasy and establishment of Baal-wors…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
And Abimelech. —This narrative of the rise and fall of Abimelech, “the bramble king,” is singularly vivid in many of its details, …
John Gill
On Judges 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem, unto
his mother's brethren
It see…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 9:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The men of Shechem chose Abimelech king. God was not consulted whether they should have any king, much less who it should be.
If parents coul…