Judges 6:28-31 NIV

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 6:28

And when the men of the city arose early in the morning ,.... And came to the place where the altar of Baal, his grove and image, were, to pay their morning devotions to him: behold: the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built ; upon the new altar that Gideon built, and which very probably was burning when they came: and it is very likely that the place, where the altar of Baal had stood, was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:29

And they said one to another, who hath done this thing ?.... They were struck with amazement, and could not devise who could be so daring and wicked as to do such an action: and when they inquired and asked ; one and another, everyone present, or they could think of as proper to inquire of; they were very diligent and industrious to find it out; and perhaps they inquired of the family and servants of Joash and Gideon, in whose ground the altar stood: they said, Gideon the son of Joash... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:30

Then the men of the city said unto Joash ,.... The principal inhabitants of the place met together, and in a body went to Joash their chief magistrate, to have justice done in this case: bring out thy son, that he may die ; they do not ask to have the cause tried by him, to hear what proof they had of the fact, or what Gideon had to say in his own defence; nor do they wait for the sentence of Joash, but determine it themselves, and require the delinquent to be given up to them, that they... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:28

The second bullock was offered - It appears that the second bullock was offered because it was just seven years old, Judges 6:25 , being calved about the time that the Midianitish oppression began; and it was now to be slain to indicate that their slavery should end with its life. The young bullock, Judges 6:25 , is supposed to have been offered for a peace-offering; the bullock of seven years old, for a burnt-offering. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:29

Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing - They fixed on him the more readily because they knew he had not joined with them in their idolatrous worship. read more

Adam Clarke

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:30

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:29

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

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

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

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