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But there was a strong tower within the city, and there fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut themselves in, and got them up to the roof of the tower.
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A Tower for Troubled Times
Commentators note that the existence of a "strong tower" within the city was a sign of the times. Its presence indicates a violent and unstable society, similar to England during the reign of King Stephen, where such fortifications were necessary for survival.
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19th Century
Anglican
There was a strong tower within the city. —This constant mention of towers and strongholds (Judges 8:9, etc.)…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But there was a strong tower within the city The tower of Shechem was without the city, but this within, as towers g…
Presbyterian
The Shechemites were ruined by Abimelech; now he is reckoned with, who was their leader in villainy. Evil pursues sinners, and sometimes overtakes …
