JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:1 The Ephraimites complained that they had been called upon too late to take part in the battle, but Gideon’s flattering response soothed them. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:16 Gideon’s actions here fulfill his pledges in vv. Judges 8:7 and Judges 8:9. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:22 Despite God’s faithfulness to Gideon, he leads the people into improper worship practices. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:27 The original EPHOD was an ornate ceremonial garment worn by the high priest (Exodus 28:1; Exodus 39:1). According to the Mosaic law, there was to be only one ephod in Israel (Exodus 28:15). It was used to inquire of God (see 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Samuel 23:9;... [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:29 FOR HE HAD MANY WIVES. On polygamy, see note on Gen. 16:3. Gideon had insisted that he should not be king (see note on Judg. 8:22–23), but he ended up functioning as king, and he named one of his sons ABIMELECH, which means “my father is king.” Abimelech’s impact on the na... [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGES—NOTE ON JUDGES 8:33 The steady downward cycle of Israel’s unfaithfulness continued. Though he had accomplished some good things, Gideon contributed significantly to this downward slide. WHORED. See note on 2:17. BAAL-BERITH means “Baal of the covenant.” Israel made its covenant with one of th... [ Continue Reading ]