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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.
David Guzik commentary on Judges 9 where Abimelech rises to power, becomes Shechems king, but later looses his role, as promised by Gideons son Jotham.
28 lis 2010 · The moral, as one commentary suggests, is that: “foolish and wicked people will boldly usurp positions of power and influence that wise and good people tend to avoid.” There are perhaps three things to draw from the story.
What does Judges 9:8-15 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse by Sermon Bible Commentary. ONLINE and FREE
17 sie 2014 · So, here’s the secret – the end of Judges chapter 8 here shows us how Israel did wrong to God. And it’s then in chapter 9 where we see the evil that Israel does to Gideon’s household. Judges 9:1-2. Now, I’ll say one last thing about this section that we just read. Gideon – the judge – is dead.
Judges 9:8-15 The trees set out one day to anoint a king for themselves. They said to Olive Tree, "Rule over us." But Olive Tree told them, "Am I no longer good for making oil That gives glory to gods and men, and to be demoted to waving over trees?"
Judges 9:8-15 W.F. Adeney By casting his ideas in the form of a parable, Jotham not only makes them graphic and striking, he exalts them into the light of general principles, and thus teaches lessons which are applicable in all ages.
