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Judges 9:31

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 9:31

Verse 31 of 57

Scripture focus

And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.

Judges 9:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 9:31

Theological / Devotional

Privily. Heb. betormah. This may be translated either “in secret” or “in Tonnah.” If the latter is correct, Abimelech was dwelling in a town named Tonnah. Verse 41 states he lived in Arumah. Unless the two names describe the same town, the first translation, “in secret,” is undoubtedly correct. Zebul acted secretly. He was not strong enough to deal with Gaal, so he did not openly oppose him. Had Gaal been wiser, he might have dealt more subtly with Zebul.

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