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and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and rush on the city; and, behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion.
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God's Purpose in Man's Plan
Matthew Henry points out a profound theological principle at play. While Abimelech planned to attack Shechem for personal revenge, God was using him as an instrument of divine justice. God's ultimate purpose was to punish the Schechemites for their past sin of helping Abimelech murder Gideon's sons. This shows how God can sovereignly use the sinful motives of people to accomplish His own righteous will.
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19th Century
Anglican
As you will find occasion. —Literally, as in the margin, as thine hand shall find, as in 1 Samuel 10:7; [Refe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the …
Presbyterian
Abimelech intended to punish the Schechemites for slighting him now, but God punished them for their serving him formerly in the murder of Gideon's…
