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The Language of Ambition
Commentators explain that Gaal's speech is a classic example of seditious ambition. Taking advantage of a drunken festival, he expresses a wish for power, promising to depose Abimelech. Scholars compare his words, "would that this people were under my hand!", to the similar manipulative language used by Absalom before his rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 9:27–29
18th Century
Theologian
Seditious and lawless acts (Judges 9:25–26) now broke out into open rebellion. The rebellion matured at an idolatrous feast in the hous…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:29
19th Century
Bishop
If only these people were under my control! (Compare to 2 Samuel 15:4).
And he said to Abimelech.
John Gill
On Judges 9:29
17th Century
Pastor
And would to God this people were under my hand
Or government, that I were but the ruler of their city, and general …
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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…