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The bramble said to the trees, If in truth you anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
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The Empty Promise of a Bad Leader
The bramble offers "refuge in my shade," which commentators call an absurd and ironic promise. A thorny bush offers no real protection, only harm. This illustrates how corrupt leaders often make grand, empty promises of security to gain power, while in reality, they bring only danger and pain to those who follow them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This fable and the one mentioned in the margin are the only two of their kind found in Scripture. The parables of the Old Testament are somewhat di…
19th Century
Anglican
If in truth — i.e., with serious purpose. The bramble can hardly believe in the infatuation of the trees.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the bramble said unto the trees Accepting of their offer at once:
if you in trust anoint me k…
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There was no occasion for the trees to choose a king; they are all the trees of the Lord that He has planted. Nor was there any occasion for Israel…
