John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 9:40
And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him ,.... Abimelech got the better of him in the battle, and obliged him to give way, and he pursued him closely as he was fleeing: and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate ; or, "they fell many wounded" F11 נפלו חללים "et ceciderant vulnerati multi", Pagninus, Montanus. , or slain, as the Targum; that is, many were killed and wounded, as in the battle, so in the pursuit, and lay all the way to the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 9:22-49
Three years Abimelech reigned, after a sort, without any disturbance; it is not said, He judged Israel, or did any service at all to his co 7611 untry, but so long he enjoyed the title and dignity of a king; and not only the Shechemites, but many other places, paid him respect. They must have been fond of a king that could please themselves with such a one as this. But the triumphing of the wicked is short. Within three years, as the years of a hireling, all this glory shall be contemned, and... read more