JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:1__ The fifth judge was Gideon, who fought
the Midianites twice. The first time he followed God’s instructions
(Judges 7:1); the second time he did not (Judges 8:4).
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:2 The Midianites oppressed the Israelites so
greatly that they were forced to live in DENS and CAVES, and they
couldn’t harvest their CROPS.
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:7 The message of the unnamed PROPHET
represents the first time God rebuked the people when they called upon
him.
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:11 THE ANGEL OF THE LORD. See note on 2:1.
BEATING OUT WHEAT IN THE WINEPRESS. Wheat was usually threshed on open
threshing floors, where the wind could carry away the chaff—and
Gideon had access to such a place (see Judges 6:37). The fact that he
was doing his threshing with... [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:22 Gideon feared for his life because he had
encountered God’s angel FACE TO FACE (compare Genesis 32:30; Exodus
33:20).
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:24 TO THIS DAY. See note on Josh. 4:9. The
ABIEZRITES were part of the tribe of Manasseh that settled west of the
Jordan River (Joshua 17:1).
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:25 ASHERAH is sometimes the name of a pagan
goddess. Here, it refers to the wooden poles at places where she was
worshiped.
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:32 Gideon’s new name, JERUBBAAL, meant
“Let Baal contend,” echoing Joash’s mockery of those who trusted
in Baal (v. Judges 6:31). With this name, Gideon became a living
reminder of Baal’s powerlessness.
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:34 SPIRIT OF THE LORD CLOTHED. See 1
Chronicles 12:18; 2 Chronicles 24:20. Other terms for the Spirit’s
activity in Judges 1:1 include “was upon” (Judges 3:10; Judges
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JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 6:36 LAYING A FLEECE. Gideon’s desire to
TEST God directly violated Mosaic law (Deuteronomy 6:16). LET NOT YOUR
ANGER BURN AGAINST ME. Gideon knew that he was doing something unwise,
if not sinful. He already knew God’s will (see Judges 6:14, Judges
6:36). His requests reveal h... [ Continue Reading ]