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Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother`s brothers, and spoke with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother`s father, saying,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
And Abimelech. —This narrative of the rise and fall of Abimelech, “the bramble king,” is singularly vivid in many of its details, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem, unto his mother's brethren It see…
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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…
