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A Curse of Mutual Destruction
Commentators agree that Jotham's words are a prophetic curse. The 'fire' he speaks of is not literal but symbolizes the wrath, rage, and internal strife that will erupt between Abimelech and the people of Shechem. He is foretelling that their unholy alliance will end in them turning on and destroying one another.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 9:8–20
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:20
19th Century
Bishop
Let fire come out. —The malediction is that they would perish by mutual destruction. It was exactly fulfilled (Judges 9:45–49)…
John Gill
On Judges 9:20
17th Century
Pastor
But if not
If it appeared that they had not acted uprightly and sincerely in this matter:
let fir…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 9:7–21
17th Century
Minister
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…