John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 9:45
And Abimelech fought against the city all that day ,.... By throwing stones or arrows into it: and he took the city ; it was surrendered to him, not being able to stand out against his forces: and slew the people that was therein ; all but those that were of his own family and his friends; all that had taken up arms against him, or had shown their dislike of his government, and were his enemies: and beat down the city ; the houses in it, and walls of it, though it was his native... 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