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Judges 9:40

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 9:40

Verse 40 of 57

Scripture focus

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown [and] wounded, [even] unto the entering of the gate.

Judges 9:40 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 9:40

Theological / Devotional

Overthrown and wounded. Better, “fell slain.” Abimelech won a complete victory without much trouble. Evidently Gaal’s followers suffered heavy losses. We are left in uncertainty as to why Zebul did not close the city gates to cut off Gaal’s retreat. Perhaps Gaal left a strong force of men to protect the gate in order that he and his men might find safety within the walls if they were defeated.

By SdaBc