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Deception from Within
Commentators explain that Zebul, the city's ruler, is actively deceiving Gaal. By dismissing the approaching army as mere "shadows," Zebul is not just mocking Gaal's perception but strategically betraying him to allow Abimelech's forces to advance. This highlights the internal treachery that contributes to Shechem's downfall.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:36
19th Century
Bishop
He said to Zebul. —The narrative is too brief to enable us to understand clearly the somewhat anomalous position of Zebul. He seem…
John Gill
On Judges 9:36
17th Century
Pastor
And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul
Who was up as early, and came to the gate of the city, to see how thi…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 9:30–49
17th Century
Minister
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…