Judges 9:42

Verse 42

42. On the morrow After the thrusting out of Gaal.

The people went out into the field Apparently to attend to their agricultural pursuits. They seem to have thought the war was over, and Abimelech had retreated to some place far away. “Notwithstanding their treasonable practices, they think the matter is now settled, and that Abimelech is content with the banishment of Gaal. They have forgotten, to their own hurt, what Jotham told them. The thorn-bush emits fire, and consumes those who despise it.”

Cassel.

They told Abimelech Probably Zebul again sent messengers to carry the information. Compare Judges 9:31.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 42

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