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God's Purpose in Human Plans
Matthew Henry highlights a profound theological truth: God's intentions can differ from human ones. While Abimelech sought revenge for a recent slight, God was using him as an instrument to punish the Shechemites for their much older sin of helping Abimelech murder Gideon's sons. This shows how God can work through even sinful human motives to accomplish His sovereign justice.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:41
19th Century
Bishop
Dwelt at Arumah. —Eusebius and Jerome identify Arumah with Remphis or Arimathea, near Lydda, which is most improbable on …
John Gill
On Judges 9:41
17th Century
Pastor
And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah
Called also Aarima as Jerom F12 says, and in his time called Remphtis; it s…
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…