士師記 6:31-32 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 6:25-32

Here, I. Orders are given to Gideon to begin his government with the reformation of his father's house, Jdg. 5:25, 26. A correspondence being settled between God and Gideon, by the appearance of the angel to him, it was kept up in another way; the same night after he had seen God, when he was full of thoughts concerning what had passed, which probably he had not yet communicated to any, The Lord said unto him in a dream, Do so and so. Note, God's visits, if gratefully received, shall be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:31

And Joash said unto all that stood against him ,.... Against his son; that were his accusers and adversaries, and required him to be given up to them, that they might put him to death: will ye plead for Baal ? what, Israelites, and plead for Baal! or what need is there for this, cannot he plead for himself? will ye save him ? what, take upon you to save your god! cannot he save himself? he ought to save both himself and you, if he is a god, and not you save him: he that will plead... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:32

Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal ,.... That is, Joash called his son Gideon by that name; who, some think, is the same with Jerombalus, the priest of the god Jevo, or Jehovah; from whom Sanchoniatho, an ancient Phoenician writer, as Philo Byblius says F23 Apud Euseb. Evangel Praepar. l. 1. p. 31. , received the principal things in his history respecting the Jews: saying, let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar ; giving this as the reason of... 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 6:31

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 6:31

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Judges 6:1-40

Click image for full-size versionClick image for full-size versionGod prepares Gideon (6:1-40)Israel’s return to sinful and idolatrous ways met its punishment in the raids of the Midianites. As usual the Amalekites were pleased to join in the attack. Year by year, for seven years, the invaders rode their army of camels from the deserts of Arabia, crossed the Jordan, and raided the fields and herds of the helpless Israelites. Their attacks reached as far north as Naphtali and as far west as... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 6:25-32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:32

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 6:31

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Judges 6:1-40

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