Judges 6:8-8:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 6:7-10

Observe here, I. The cognizance God took of the cries of Israel, when at length they were directed towards him. Though in their prosperity they had neglected him and made court to his rivals, and though they never looked towards him until they were driven to it by extremity, yet, upon their complain and prayer, he intended relief for them. Thus would he show how ready he is to forgive, how swift he is to show mercy, and how inclinable to hear prayer, that sinners may be encouraged to return... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 6:8

And the Lord sent a prophet unto the children of Israel ,.... "A man, a prophet" F6 איש נביא "virum prophetam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. , as in the Hebrew text, not an angel, but a man; and this not Phinehas, as say some Jewish writers F7 Seder Olam Rabba, c. 20. p. 53. ; for it is not probable he should live so long as more than two hundred years; and had he been living, it is very much he should not have been heard of in the times of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:8

The Lord sent a prophet - The Jews say that this was Phinehas; but it is more likely that it was some prophet or teacher raised up by the Lord to warn and instruct them. Such were his witnesses, and they were raised up from time to time to declare the counsel of God to his rebellious people. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:8

A prophet - His name is not given. (Compare 1 Kings 13:0.) This message is somewhat similar to that of the Angel, Judges 2:1-3. The reference to Exodus 20:2 is plain, and supposes the people to whom the prophet addresses these words to be familiar with the facts recorded in that text. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 6:8

Judges 6:8 . The Lord sent a prophet We have reason to hope God is designing mercy for us, if we find he is by his grace preparing us for it. 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Judges 6:8

a prophet. Hebrew "a man (' ish, App-14 .) a prophet" God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . from Egypt. Some codices, with Septuagint and Syriac, read "from the land of Egypt". bondage. Hebrew bondmen. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 6:8

Judges 6:8. The Lord sent a prophet unto the children of Israel— It is probable, that God, at this time, continued other prophets among the Israelites beside the high-priest to put them in mind of their duty, and to call them to repentance when they forsook him. We see an illustrious prophetess in the person of Deborah; which shews, that upon special occasions, at least, God raised up such persons among them. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 6:8

8. the Lord sent a prophet unto the children of Israel—The curse of the national calamity is authoritatively traced to their infidelity as the cause. :-. AN ANGEL SENDS GIDEON TO DELIVER THEM. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 6:1-10

Renewed apostasy and its punishment 6:1-10The Midianites were Bedouin nomads and descendants of Abraham and Keturah (Genesis 25:1-2) who occupied the plains that bordered the Arabian Desert to the east of Moab and Ammon. They were raiders who descended on the Israelites at harvest times, stole their crops and possessions, and then retreated to their own land (cf. Isaiah 9:4; Isaiah 10:26; Isaiah 60:6). They did not want to kill the Israelites and take over their land. They preferred to let the... read more