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A Ruler, Not a King
Commentators note that the Hebrew word used here for Abimelech's authority is for 'ruling' or being a 'prince,' not the word for 'reigning' as a king used earlier. This suggests his power was not fully legitimate or universally accepted by all of Israel, but rather a dominion they submitted to, perhaps reluctantly.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 9:22
18th Century
Theologian
Had reigned - Rather, “had ruled.” It is not the phrase used in Judges 9:6. It looks as if the Shechemites alone had made him king, and the …
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:22
19th Century
Bishop
Had reigned. —The verb is here sûr, not malak, as in Judges 9:6; but whether the change of word is meant to be s…
John Gill
On Judges 9:22
17th Century
Pastor
When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel. The people in general consenting to what the men of Shechem had done,…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 9:22–29
17th Century
Minister
Abimelech is seated on the throne his father refused. But how long does this glory last? Wait just three years, and see the bramble withered and bu…