士師記 6:27-32 JC

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:30

The men of the city said - They all felt an interest in the continuance of rites in which they had often many sensual gratifications. Baal and Ashtaroth would have more worshippers than the true God, because their rites were more adapted to the fallen nature of man. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:31

Will ye plead for Baal? - The words are very emphatic "Will ye plead in earnest תריבן for Baal? Will ye תושיען really save him? If he be God, אלהים Elohim, let him contend for himself, seeing his altar is thrown down." The paragogic letters in the words plead and save greatly increase the sense. Joash could not slay his son; but he was satisfied he had insulted Baal: if Baal were the true God, he would avenge his own injured honor. This was a sentiment among the heathens. Thus... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:32

He called him Jerubbaal - That is, Let Baal contend; changed, 2 Samuel 11:21 , into Jerubbesheth, he shall contend against confusion or shame; thus changing baal , lord, into bosheth , confusion or ignominy. Some think that Jerubbaal was the same with Jerombalus, who, according to Sanchoniatho and Porphyry, was a priest of Jevo. But the history of Sanchoniatho is probably a forgery of Porphyry himself, and worthy of no credit. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:27

The mention of the “men of the city” by the side of Gideon’s “father’s household” suggests the probability of their being a remnant of the Canaanite population, and the special patrons of Baal-worship. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:31

From the boldness of Joash in defending his son, it is likely that the majority of the Abi-ezrites sided with him against “the men of the city,” and already felt drawn toward Gideon as their national and religious leader Judges 6:34. Joash appears as the chief magistrate of Ophrah.Will ye plead ...? will ye save? - The emphasis is upon ye, as much as to say, What business is it of yours? read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:32

He called him - i. e. “He was called” Jerubbaal, as being the person against whom it was popularly said that Baal might strive. See margin. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:27

Judges 6:27 . Then Gideon took ten men Whom doubtless he had acquainted with his design, and the assurance of success in it, whereby they were easily induced to assist him. He feared Not so much lest he should suffer for it, as lest he should be prevented from doing it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:28-29

Judges 6:28-29. The bullock was offered Not upon Baal’s altar, for which it was designed, but upon an altar erected in contempt of Baal. When they inquired, they said Probably some of the persons employed in it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:31

Judges 6:31. Joash said, Will ye plead for Baal? Why are you so zealous in pleading for that Baal for whose worship you suffer such grievous calamities at this day? It is plain that Joash had been a worshipper of Baal, having gone with the stream, as we find the altar of Baal on his estate; but probably he was now convinced of his sin and folly by Gideon, being made acquainted with the appearance of the angel to him, and of the divine commission which he had received. Hence he resolutely... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:32

Judges 6:32. He called his name Jerubbaal That is, Let Baal plead. The meaning is, either that Joash called Gideon so, Judges 8:1, in remembrance of this noble exploit, and to put a brand on Baal; or that his countrymen gave him this name. For, as Houbigant observes, the Hebrew may be rendered, On that day they gave him the name of Jerubbaal. It is a probable conjecture, that that Jerombalus, whom Sanchoniathon (one of the most ancient of all the heathen writers) speaks of as priest of... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:30

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:28-29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:32

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