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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Judges 6:11-24

CHAPTER 6.—Judges 6:11-24THE UNSEEN FRIENDCRITICAL NOTES.— Judges 6:11. There came an angel of the Lord.] Rather, “the angel of the Lord came.” The reference being to one particular person known already by that name (ch. Judges 2:1-5). He almost always personated Jehovah, or speaks in His name (Exodus 23:20-22; Ex. 3:23; Exodus 14:19). He is generally supposed to have been the Messiah, the Son of God, anticipating the appearance He was to make in human form in the fulness of time. He had other... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Judges 6:1-40

Judges 6-8 In the first words of Gideon we find the key to his character. (1) He was a man who felt deeply the degradation of his people. He could not enjoy his own harvest while the Midianites were robbing all around; he had the patriot's wide sympathy. (2) He was a man also of the strongest common sense, accustomed to look through words to things, and to look the facts of life fair in the face. (3) He was a man of abundant personal valour, but yet unwilling to move a step until he was sure... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Judges 6:4-22

One War Over and Another Begun by C H Spurgeon Sermon on Judges 6:4-22 “ And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the Lord, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord God! for because I have seen an angel of the Lord face to face. And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-shalom ” (Judges 6:4-22 ). These Midianites were wandering Bedouins from Arabia, and from the East country round about... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Judges 6:1-40

Chapter 6So again the rest for forty days but then in chapter six,AND the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: because of the Midianites the children of Israel made themselves dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:1-40

Judges 6:1 . The Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian, the descendants of Abraham’s fourth son by Keturah, who oppressed them for seven years. Genesis 25:2. Judges 6:3 . The children of the east, with Amalek, bloody Amalek and Midian. Some of Moab, of Ammon, and Ishmael, sister nations, leagued for death and hell. This invasion of plunder, war, and murder, extended from the Jordan to Gaza, and shows us by its characters what is in the heart of man. They brought their cattle,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Judges 6:11-24

Judges 6:11-24There came an Angel of the Lord . . . Gideon threshed wheat.Gideon’s angelic visitorI. That a man, when actively and unostentatiously doing his duty, is best fitted for the reception of heavenly visitants.II. That, however unconscious of the fact a man may be, God is really quickening him when he is on the path of duty.III. That afflictions are not always proofs of the divine displeasure, but are frequently sent as incentives to increased exertion on our part.IV. That God’s... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Judges 6:17

Jdg 6:17 And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. Ver. 17. Then show me a sign, ] sc., That thou art that "Captain of the Lord’s hosts," and of our salvation. This sign Gideon sought not, as the Pharisees did, out of curiosity or incredulity, but for further confirmation concerning his call to the work, that it was of God. A good cause, a good calling, and a good conscience, will make a good courage; and are all necessary, to... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Judges 6:17

If now: Exodus 33:13, Exodus 33:16 show: Judges 6:36-Matthew :, Genesis 15:8-Esther :, Exodus 4:1-1 Samuel :, 2 Kings 20:8-1 Kings :, Psalms 86:17, Isaiah 7:11 Reciprocal: Genesis 24:14 - And let Exodus 3:12 - token Psalms 74:9 - We see Isaiah 38:7 - General read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Judges 6:17

And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.That thou — That it is thou, an angel or messenger sent from God, that appears to me, and discourseth with me. Or, a sign of that which thou talkest with me; that is, that thou wilt by me smite the Midianites. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:17

17. Show me a sign Give me some miraculous evidence that this is no illusion, and that Jehovah really speaks to me. Gideon’s several answers show a trembling heart and a wavering faith. read more