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1. 여룹바알의 아들 아비멜렉이 세겜에 가서 그 어미의 형제에게 이르러 그들과 외조부의 온 가족에게 말하여 가로되
And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother’s brethren , and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father , saying ,
2. 청하노니 너희는 세겜 사람들의 귀에 말하라 여룹바알의 아들 칠십 인이 다 너희를 다스림과 한 사람이 너희를 다스림이 어느 것이 너희에게 나으냐 또 나는 너희의 골육지친임을 생각하라
Speak , I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem , Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal , which are threescore and ten persons , reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh .
3. 그 어미의 형제들이 그를 위하여 이 모든 말을 온 세겜 사람들의 귀에 고하매 그들의 마음이 아비멜렉에게로 기울어서 말하기를 그는 우리 형제라 하고
And his mother’s brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words : and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech ; for they said , He is our brother .
4. 바알브릿 묘에서 은 칠십 개를 내어 그에게 주매 아비멜렉이 그것으로 방탕하고 경박한 유를 사서 자기를 좇게 하고
And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baal–berith , wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light persons , which followed him .
5. 오브라에 있는 그 아비의 집으로 가서 여룹바알의 아들 곧 자기 형제 칠십 인을 한 반석 위에서 죽였으되 오직 여룹바알의 말째 아들 요담은 스스로 숨었으므로 남으니라
And he went unto his father’s house at Ophrah , and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal , being threescore and ten persons , upon one stone : notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left ; for he hid himself.
6. 세겜 모든 사람과 밀로 모든 족속이 모여 가서 세겜에 있는 기둥 상수리나무 아래서 아비멜렉으로 왕을 삼으니라
And all the men of Shechem gathered together , and all the house of Millo , and went , and made Abimelech king , by the plain of the pillar that was in Shechem .
7. 혹이 요담에게 그 일을 고하매 요담이 그리심 산 꼭대기로 가서 서서 소리를 높이 외쳐 그들에게 이르되 세겜 사람들아 나를 들으라 그리하여야 하나님이 너희를 들으시리라
And when they told it to Jotham , he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim , and lifted up his voice , and cried , and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem , that God may hearken unto you.
8. 하루는 나무들이 나가서 기름을 부어 왕을 삼으려 하여 감람나무에게 이르되 너는 우리 왕이 되라 하매
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree , Reign thou over us.
9. 감람나무가 그들에게 이르되 나의 기름은 하나님과 사람을 영화롭게 하나니 내가 어찌 그것을 버리고 가서 나무들 위에 요동하리요 한지라
But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness , wherewith by me they honour God and man , and go to be promoted over the trees ?
10. 나무들이 또 무화과 나무에게 이르되 너는 와서 우리의 왕이 되라 하매
And the trees said to the fig tree , Come thou, and reign over us.
11. 무화과 나무가 그들에게 이르되 나의 단 것, 나의 아름다운 실과를 내가 어찌 버리고 가서 나무들 위에 요동하리요 한지라
But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness , and my good fruit , and go to be promoted over the trees ?
12. 나무들이 또 포도나무에게 이르되 너는 와서 우리의 왕이 되라 하매
Then said the trees unto the vine , Come thou, and reign over us.
13. 포도나무가 그들에게 이르되 하나님과 사람을 기쁘게 하는 나의 새 술을 내가 어찌 버리고 가서 나무들 위에 요동하리요 한지라
And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine , which cheereth God and man , and go to be promoted over the trees ?
14. 이에 모든 나무가 가시나무에게 이르되 너는 와서 우리의 왕이 되라 하매
Then said all the trees unto the bramble , Come thou, and reign over us.
15. 가시나무가 나무들에게 이르되 너희가 참으로 내게 기름을 부어 너희 왕을 삼겠거든 와서 내 그늘에 피하라 그리하지 아니하면 불이 가시나무에서 나와서 레바논의 백향목을 사를 것이니라 하였느니라
And the bramble said unto the trees , If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow : and if not, let fire come out of the bramble , and devour the cedars of Lebanon .
16. 이제 너희가 아비멜렉을 세워 왕을 삼았으니 너희 행한 것이 과연 진실하고 의로우냐 이것이 여룹바알과 그 집을 선대함이냐 이것이 그 행한 대로 그에게 보답함이냐
Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely , in that ye have made Abimelech king , and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house , and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands ;
17. 우리 아버지가 전에 죽음을 무릅쓰고 너희를 위하여 싸워 미디안의 손에서 너희를 건져내었거늘
(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far , and delivered you out of the hand of Midian :
18. 너희가 오늘날 일어나서 우리 아버지의 집을 쳐서 그 아들 칠십 인을 한 반석 위에서 죽이고 그 여종의 아들 아비멜렉이 너희 형제가 된다고 그를 세워 세겜 사람의 왕을 삼았도다
And ye are risen up against my father’s house this day , and have slain his sons , threescore and ten persons , upon one stone , and have made Abimelech , the son of his maidservant , king over the men of Shechem , because he is your brother ;)
19. 만일 너희가 오늘날 여룹바알과 그 집을 대접한 것이 진실과 의로움이면 너희가 아비멜렉을 인하여 즐길 것이요 아비멜렉도 너희를 인하여 즐기려니와
If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day , then rejoice ye in Abimelech , and let him also rejoice in you:
20. 그렇지 아니하면 아비멜렉에게서 불이 나와서 세겜 사람들과 밀로 족속을 사를 것이요 세겜 사람들과 밀로 족속에게서도 불이 나와서 아비멜렉을 사를 것이니라 하고
But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech , and devour the men of Shechem , and the house of Millo ; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem , and from the house of Millo , and devour Abimelech .
21. 요담이 그 형제 아비멜렉을 두려워하여 달려 도망하여 브엘로 가서 거기 거하니라
And Jotham ran away , and fled , and went to Beer , and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother .
22. 아비멜렉이 이스라엘을 다스린지 삼 년에
When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel ,
23. 하나님이 아비멜렉과 세겜 사람들 사이에 악한 신을 보내시매 세겜 사람들이 아비멜렉을 배반하였으니
Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem ; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech :
24. 이는 여룹바알의 아들 칠십 인에게 행한 포학한 일을 갚되 그 형제를 죽여 피 흘린 죄를 아비멜렉과 아비멜렉의 손을 도와서 그 형제를 죽이게 한 세겜 사람에게로 돌아가게 하심이라
That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come , and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother , which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem , which aided him in the killing of his brethren .
25. 세겜 사람들이 산들 꼭대기에 사람을 매복하여 아비멜렉을 엿보게 하고 무릇 그 길로 지나는 자를 다 겁탈하게 하니 혹이 그것을 아비멜렉에게 고하니라
And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him in the top of the mountains , and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech .
26. 에벳의 아들 가알이 그 형제로 더불어 세겜에 이르니 세겜 사람들이 그를 의뢰하니라
And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren , and went over to Shechem : and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
27. 그들이 밭에 가서 포도를 거두어다가 밟아 짜서 연회를 배설하고 그 신당에 들어가서 먹고 마시며 아비멜렉을 저주하니
And they went out into the fields , and gathered their vineyards , and trode the grapes, and made merry , and went into the house of their god , and did eat and drink , and cursed Abimelech .
28. 에벳의 아들 가알이 가로되 아비멜렉은 누구며 세겜은 누구기에 우리가 아비멜렉을 섬기리요 그가 여룹바알의 아들이 아니야 그 장관은 스불이 아니냐 차라리 세겜의 아비 하몰의 후손을 섬길 것이라 우리가 어찌 아비멜렉을 섬기리요
And Gaal the son of Ebed said , Who is Abimelech , and who is Shechem , that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal ? and Zebul his officer ? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem : for why should we serve him?
29. 아하, 이 백성이 내 수하에 있었더면 내가 아비멜렉을 제하였으리라 하고 아비멜렉에게 네 군대를 더하고 나오라고 말하니라
And would to God this people were under my hand ! then would I remove Abimelech . And he said to Abimelech , Increase thine army , and come out .
30. 그 성읍 장관 스불이 에벳의 아들 가알의 말을 듣고 노하여
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed , his anger was kindled .
31. 사자를 아비멜렉에게 가만히 보내어 가로되 보소서 에벳의 아들 가알과 그 형제가 세겜에 이르러 성읍 무리를 충동하여 당신을 대적하게 하나니
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.
32. 당신은 당신을 좇은 백성으로 더불어 밤에 일어나서 밭에 매복하였다가
Now therefore up by night , thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field :
33. 아침 해 뜰 때에 당신은 일찍이 일어나 이 성읍을 엄습하면 가알과 그를 좇은 백성이 나와서 당신을 대적하리니 당신은 기회를 보아 그들에게 행하소서
And it shall be, that in the morning , as soon as the sun is up , thou shalt rise early , and set upon the city : and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion .
34. 아비멜렉과 그를 좇은 모든 백성이 밤에 일어나 네 떼로 나눠 세겜을 대하여 매복하였더니
And Abimelech rose up , and all the people that were with him, by night , and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies .
35. 에벳의 아들 가알이 나와서 성읍문 입구에 설 때에 아비멜렉과 그를 좇은 백성이 매복하였던 곳에서 일어난지라
And Gaal the son of Ebed went out , and stood in the entering of the gate of the city : and Abimelech rose up , and the people that were with him, from lying in wait .
36. 가알이 그 백성을 보고 스불에게 이르되 보라 백성이 산 꼭대기에서부터 내려오는도다 스불이 그에게 대답하되 네가 산 그림자를 사람으로 보았느니라
And when Gaal saw the people , he said to Zebul , Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains . And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men .
37. 가알이 다시 말하여 가로되 보라 백성이 밭 가운데로 좇아 내려오고 또 한 떼는 므오느님 상수리나무 길로 좇아 오는도다
And Gaal spake again and said , See there come people down by the middle of the land , and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim .
38. 스불이 그에게 이르되 네가 전에 말하기를 아비멜렉이 누구관데 우리가 그를 섬기리요 하던 그 입이 이제 어디 있느냐 이가 너의 업신여기던 백성이 아니냐 청하노니 이제 나가서 그들과 싸우라
Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth , wherewith thou saidst , Who is Abimelech , that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised ? go out , I pray now , and fight with them.
39. 가알이 세겜 사람들의 앞서 나가서 아비멜렉과 싸우다가
And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem , and fought with Abimelech .
40. 아비멜렉에게 쫓겨 그 앞에서 도망하였고 상하여 엎드러진 자가 많아서 성문 입구까지 이르렀더라
And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded , even unto the entering of the gate .
41. 아비멜렉은 아루마에 거하고 스불은 가알과 그 형제를 쫓아내어 세겜에 거하지 못하게 하더니
And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah : and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren , that they should not dwell in Shechem .
42. 이튿날 백성이 밭으로 나오매 혹이 그것을 아비멜렉에게 고하니라
And it came to pass on the morrow , that the people went out into the field ; and they told Abimelech .
43. 아비멜렉이 자기 백성을 세 떼로 나눠 밭에 매복하였더니 백성이 성에서 나오는 것을 보고 일어나서 그들을 치되
And he took the people , and divided them into three companies , and laid wait in the field , and looked , and, behold, the people were come forth out of the city ; and he rose up against them, and smote them.
44. 아비멜렉과 그를 좇은 떼는 앞으로 달려가서 성문 입구에 서고 그 나머지 두 떼는 밭에 있는 모든 자에게 달려들어 그들을 죽이니
And Abimelech , and the company that was with him, rushed forward , and stood in the entering of the gate of the city : and the two other companies ran upon all the people that were in the fields , and slew them.
45. 아비멜렉이 그날 종일토록 그 성을 쳐서 필경은 취하고 거기 있는 백성을 죽이며 그 성을 헐고 소금을 뿌리니라
And Abimelech fought against the city all that day ; and he took the city , and slew the people that was therein, and beat down the city , and sowed it with salt .
46. 세겜 망대의 사람들이 이를 듣고 엘브릿 신당의 보장으로 들어갔더니
And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith .
47. 세겜 망대의 모든 사람의 모인 것이 아비멜렉에게 들리매
And it was told Abimelech , that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together .
48. 아비멜렉과 그를 좇은 모든 백성이 살몬 산에 오르고 아비멜렉이 손에 도끼를 들고 나무가지를 찍고 그것을 가져 자기 어깨에 메고 좇은 백성에게 이르되 너희는 나의 행하는 것을 보나니 빨리 나와 같이 행하라 하니
And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon , he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand , and cut down a bough from the trees , and took it, and laid it on his shoulder , and said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do , make haste , and do as I have done.
49. 모든 백성도 각각 나무가지를 찍어서 아비멜렉을 좇아 보장에 대어 놓고 그곳에 불을 놓으매 세겜 망대에 있는 사람들도 다 죽었으니 남녀가 대략 일천 명이었더라
And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough , and followed Abimelech , and put them to the hold , and set the hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women .
50. 아비멜렉이 데베스에 가서 데베스를 대하여 진 치고 그것을 취하였더니
Then went Abimelech to Thebez , and encamped against Thebez , and took it.
51. 성중에 견고한 망대가 있으므로 그 성 백성의 남녀가 모두 그리로 도망하여 들어가서 문을 잠그고 망대 꼭대기로 올라간지라
But there was a strong tower within the city , and thither fled all the men and women , and all they of the city , and shut it to them, and gat them up to the top of the tower .
52. 아비멜렉이 망대 앞에 이르러서 치며 망대의 문에 가까이 나아가서 그것을 불사르려 하더니
And Abimelech came unto the tower , and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire .
53. 한 여인이 맷돌 윗짝을 아비멜렉의 머리 위에 내려던져 그 두골을 깨뜨리니
And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech’s head , and all to brake his skull .
54. 아비멜렉이 자기의 병기 잡은 소년을 급히 불러 그에게 이르되 너는 칼을 빼어 나를 죽이라 사람들이 나를 가리켜 이르기를 그가 여인에게 죽었다 할까 하노라 소년이 찌르매 그가 곧 죽은지라
Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer , and said unto him, Draw thy sword , and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through , and he died .
55. 이스라엘 사람들이 아비멜렉의 죽은 것을 보고 각각 자기 처소로 떠나갔더라
And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead , they departed every man unto his place .
56. 아비멜렉이 그 형제 칠십 인을 죽여 자기 아비에게 행한 악을 하나님이 이같이 갚으셨고
Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech , which he did unto his father , in slaying his seventy brethren :
57. 또 세겜 사람들의 모든 악을 하나님이 그들의 머리에 갚으셨으니 여룹바알의 아들 요담의 저주가 그들에게 응하니라
And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads : and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal .
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【삿9:1 JFB】유9:1-6. Abimelech Is Made King by the Shechemites.
1. Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem—The idolatry which had been stealthily creeping into Israel during the latter years of Gideon was now openly professed; Shechem was wholly inhabited by its adherents; at least, idolaters had the ascendency. Abimelech, one of Gideon's numerous sons, was connected with that place. Ambitious of sovereign power, and having plied successfully the arts of a demagogue with his maternal relatives and friends, he acquired both the influence and money by which he raised himself to a throne.
communed … with all the family of the house of his mother's father—Here is a striking instance of the evils of polygamy—one son has connections and interests totally alien to those of his brothers.
【삿9:1 CWC】[GIDEON TO JAIR]
1. Abimelech's Usurpation, c. 9:1-6.
The close of the last lesson shows idolatry creeping into Israel, the fruit of which is reaped in the years following. God is forgotten and Gideon also (8:34, 35), the meaning of the last verse being interpreted by the story of Abimelech.
This Abimelech fraternized with his nearest of kin, the relatives of his mother's side (vv. 1-3), a striking instance, as one says, of the evils of polygamy, where one son of a father has connections and interests totally alien to his brethren. Contrast the verses just alluded to with 8:22, 23 and observe the difference in spirit and motive between father and son.
What is meant by the allusion to the "one stone" in v. 5 on which Abimelech slew his brothers, it is difficult to say. Some think he dashed them from one rock, and others that the stone was the pagan altar on which their lives were sacrificed.
2. Jotham's Parable, c. 9:7-21.
The reason Jotham, the youngest son of Gideon, was spared from the general slaughter is given in v. 5. The spot chosen for his proclamation was the public place of Shechem, and "the parable drawn from the rivalry of the various trees was appropriate to the foliage in the valley below." With a little exertion of voice it is said he could easily be heard in the city.
Someone may ask an explanation of V. 13, and in what sense wine could be said to "cheer" God? Jotham not being present to explain the expression, we are at a loss, for it is not God who is here speaking, but man, whose word God is causing to be recorded. Wine was sometimes used in sacrifices as was oil. The latter is said to "honor" God (v. 9), and perhaps in the same sense it is meant that wine cheered Him.
Note the malediction Jotham pronounces on Abimelech and Shechem (v. 20), and the fulfillment we reach at the close of chapter 9. Thus would it appear that Jotham was in this case a prophet and minister of God.
3. Gaal's Conspiracy, c. 9:22-49.
The combination of Abimelech's usurpation and Shechem's idolatry did not work well, for by and by God sent a judgment upon them (vv. 22-25). Gaal, who, some think, represented the original Canaanites of the locality, took advantage of the feeling against Abimelech and raised an insurrection (vv. 26-29). Zebul, the ruler of the city, is loyal, and informs on him (vv. 30-33) with the result following (vv. 34-40). Subsequently Shechem itself is destroyed (vv. 41-45), and the people who took refuge in the stronghold consumed with fire (vv. 46-49).
4. Abimelech's Death, c. 9:50-57.
A subsequent campaign against Thebes, now called Tubas, was not so successful (vv. 50-55), and Abimelech like Sisera, came to his end at the hand of a woman. Thus his evil deeds met their reward (56-57).
5. The Judgeships of Tola and Jair, c. 10:1-5.
Not much is said about these two judges, and yet together they ruled forty-five years. As foreign aggression is not spoken of, the probability is that the "defense" or saving of Israel referred to was from internal dissension of usurpation like that of Abimelech. For this cause they have sometimes been called "civil" judges.
Something of the magnificence of the second of the two may be gathered from v. 4. To ride on an ass is characteristic of royalty in those times, and if each of these sons did that, and each had his own city to rule, Jair's possessions were extensive. "Havoth-jair," interpreted, means "the towns of Jair."
It will be interesting to compare 민32:41, 신3:14 and 대상2:22 for the story of an earlier Jair, but although the two have points of unusual similarity they were evidently different persons.
【삿9:1 MHCC】The men of Shechem chose Abimelech king. God was not consulted whether they should have any king, much less who it should be. If parents could see what their children would do, and what they are to suffer, their joy in them often would be turned into sorrow: we may be thankful that we cannot know what shall happen. Above all, we should fear and watch against sin; for our evil conduct may produce fatal effects upon our families, after we are in our graves.
【삿9:2 JFB】2. Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, … or that one reign over you—a false insinuation, artfully contrived to stir up jealousy and alarm. Gideon had rejected, with abhorrence, the proposal to make himself or any of his family king, and there is no evidence that any of his other sons coveted the title.
【삿9:4 JFB】4. the house of Baal-berith—either the temple, or the place where this idol was worshipped; Baal-berith, "god of the covenant," by invocation of whom the league of cities was formed.
Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him—idle, worthless vagabonds, the scum of society, who had nothing to lose, but much to gain from the success of a revolutionary movement.
【삿9:5 JFB】5. went unto … Ophrah, and slew his brethren i. e., upon one stone—This is the first mention of a barbarous atrocity which has, with appalling frequency, been perpetrated in the despotic countries of the East—that of one son of the deceased monarch usurping the throne and hastening to confirm himself in the possession by the massacre of all the natural or legitimate competitors. Abimelech slew his brethren on one stone, either by dashing them from one rock, or sacrificing them on one stone altar, in revenge for the demolition of Baal's altar by their father. This latter view is the more probable, from the Shechemites (유9:24) aiding in it.
threescore and ten persons—A round number is used, but it is evident that two are wanting to complete that number.
【삿9:6 JFB】6. all the men of Shechem …, and all the house of Millo—that is, a mound or rampart, so that the meaning is, all the men in the house or temple; namely, the priests of Baal.
made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar—rather, "by the oak near a raised mound"—so that the ceremony of coronation might be conspicuous to a crowd.
【삿9:7 JFB】유9:7-21. Jotham by a Parable Reproaches Them.
7. he … stood in the top of mount Gerizim and lifted up his voice—The spot he chose was, like the housetops, the public place of Shechem; and the parable [유9:8-15] drawn from the rivalry of the various trees was appropriate to the diversified foliage of the valley below. Eastern people are exceedingly fond of parables and use them for conveying reproofs, which they could not give in any other way. The top of Gerizim is not so high in the rear of the town, as it is nearer to the plain. With a little exertion of voice, he could easily have been heard by the people of the city; for the hill so overhangs the valley, that a person from the side or summit would have no difficulty in speaking to listeners at the base. Modern history records a case, in which soldiers on the hill shouted to the people in the city and endeavored to instigate them to an insurrection. There is something about the elastic atmosphere of an Eastern clime which causes it to transmit sound with wonderful celerity and distinctness [Hackett].
【삿9:7 MHCC】There was no occasion for the trees to choose a king, they are all the trees of the Lord which he has planted. Nor was there any occasion for Israel to set a king over them, for the Lord was their King. Those who bear fruit for the public good, are justly respected and honoured by all that are wise, more than those who merely make a figure. All these fruit-trees gave much the same reason for their refusal to be promoted over the trees; or, as the margin reads it, to go up and down for the trees. To rule, involves a man in a great deal both of toil and care. Those who are preferred to public trust and power, must forego all private interests and advantages, for the good of others. And those advanced to honour and dignity, are in great danger of losing their fruitfulness. For which reason, they that desire to do good, are afraid of being too great. Jotham compares Abimelech to the bramble or thistle, a worthless plant, whose end is to be burned. Such a one was Abimelech.
【삿9:13 JFB】13. wine, which cheereth God and man—not certainly in the same manner. God might be said to be "cheered" by it, when the sacrifices were accepted, as He is said also to be honored by oil (유9:9).
【삿9:21 JFB】21. Joatham … went to Beer—the modern village El-Bireh, on the ridge which bounds the northern prospect of Jerusalem.
【삿9:22 JFB】유9:22-49. Gaal's Conspiracy.
22. When Abimelech had reigned three years—His reign did not, probably at first, extend beyond Shechem; but by stealthy and progressive encroachments he subjected some of the neighboring towns to his sway. None could "reign" in Israel, except by rebellious usurpation; and hence the reign of Abimelech is expressed in the original by a word signifying "despotism," not that which describes the mild and divinely authorized rule of the judge.
【삿9:22 MHCC】Abimelech is seated in the throne his father refused. But how long does this glory last? Stay but three years, and see the bramble withered and burned. The prosperity of the wicked is short and fickle. The Shechemites are plagued by no other hand than Abimelech's. They raised him unjustly to the throne; they first feel the weight of his sceptre.
【삿9:23 JFB】23. Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem—In the course of providence, jealousy, distrust, secret disaffection, and smothered rebellion appeared among his subjects disappointed and disgusted with his tyranny; and God permitted those disorders to punish the complicated crimes of the royal fratricide and idolatrous usurper.
【삿9:26 JFB】26. Gaal … came with his brethren …, and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him—An insurrection of the original Canaanites, headed by this man, at last broke out in Shechem.
【삿9:28 JFB】28-45. would to God this people were under my hand—He seems to have been a boastful, impudent, and cowardly person, totally unfit to be a leader in a revolutionary crisis. The consequence was that he allowed himself to be drawn into an ambush, was defeated, the city of Shechem destroyed and strewn with salt. The people took refuge in the stronghold, which was set on fire, and all in it perished.
【삿9:30 MHCC】Abimelech intended to punish the Schechemites for slighting him now, but God punished them for their serving him formerly in the murder of Gideon's sons. When God uses men as instruments in his hand to do his work, he means one thing, and they another. That, which they hoped would have been for their welfare, proved a snare and a trap, as those will certainly find, who run to idols for shelter; such will prove a refuge of lies. (Jdg 9:50-57)
【삿9:50 JFB】유9:50-57. Abimelech Slain.
50. Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez—now Tubas—not far from Shechem.
【삿9:50 MHCC】The Shechemites were ruined by Abimelech; now he is reckoned with, who was their leader in villany. Evil pursues sinners, and sometimes overtakes them, when not only at ease, but triumphant. Though wickedness may prosper a while, it will not prosper always. The history of mankind, if truly told, would greatly resemble that of this chapter. The records of what are called splendid events present to us such contests for power. Such scenes, though praised of men, fully explain the Scripture doctrine of the deceitfulness and desperate wickedness of the human heart, the force of men's lust, and the effect of Satan's influence. Lord, thou has given us thy word of truth and righteousness, O pour upon us thy spirit of purity, peace, and love, and write thy holy law in our hearts.
【삿9:51 JFB】51-53. all the men and women, … gat them up to the top of the tower—The Canaanite forts were generally mountain fastnesses or keeps, and they often had a strong tower which served as a last refuge. The Assyrian bas-reliefs afford counterparts of the scene here described so vivid and exact, that we might almost suppose them to be representations of the same historic events. The besieged city—the strong tower within—the men and women crowding its battlements—the fire applied to the doors, and even the huge fragments of stone dropping from the hands of one of the garrison on the heads of the assailants, are all well represented to the life—just as they are here described in the narrative of inspired truth [Goss].
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