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Gaal's Leadership Role
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill clarify that when Gaal 'went out before the men of Shechem,' it signifies he was acting as their commander. He wasn't merely among them but was leading them into battle, having organized them as best he could to face Abimelech.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:39
19th Century
Bishop
Before the men of Shechem. —Not merely “in the presence of the Shechemites,” as some of the versions understand it, but as leader …
John Gill
On Judges 9:39
17th Century
Pastor
And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem
At the head of them, to meet Abimelech, having gathered together as many…
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…