Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, by R.A. Torrey, [ca. 1880], at sacred-texts.com
Judges Chapter 6
Overview
Jdg 6:1, The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian; Jdg 6:8, A prophet rebukes them; Jdg 6:11, An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance; Jdg 6:17, Gideon's present is consumed with fire; Jdg 6:24, Gideon destroys Baal's altar, and offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom; Jdg 6:28, Joash defends his son, and calls shim Jerubbaal; Jdg 6:33, Gideon's army; Jdg 6:36, Gideon's signs.
did evil: Jdg 2:13, Jdg 2:14, Jdg 2:19, Jdg 2:20; Lev. 26:14-46; Deut. 28:15-68; Neh 9:26-29; Psa 106:34-42
delivered: When God judges, he will overcome; and sinners shall be made either to bend or break before him. See the ensuing history.
Midian: Gen 25:2; Num 25:17, Num 25:18; Hab 3:7
the hand: Lev 26:17; Deu 28:47, Deu 28:48
prevailed: Heb. was strong
dens: Dr. Shaw says, that a great way on each side Joppa, on the sea coast, there is a range of mountains and precipices; and in these high situations are generally found the dens, holes, or caves, which are so frequently mentioned in Scripture; and which were formerly the lonesome retreats of the distressed Israelites. Sa1 13:6, Sa1 14:11; Heb 11:38; Rev 6:15
when Israel: Lev 26:16; Deu 28:30-33, Deu 28:51; Job 31:8; Isa 65:21, Isa 65:22; Mic 6:15
Amalekites: Jdg 3:13
children: Jdg 6:33, Jdg 7:12, Jdg 8:10; Gen 29:1; Kg1 4:30; Job 1:3
destroyed: Lev 26:16; Deu 28:30, Deu 28:33, Deu 28:51; Mic 6:15
till thou come: The Midianites dwelt beyond the eastern borders of the land of Canaan, east of the Dead Sea, and Gaza was on the Mediterranean, on the west, so that these invaders ravaged the whole breadth of the land. Gen 10:19, Gen 13:10
left no: Pro 28:3; Jer 49:9, Jer 49:10; Oba 1:5
sheep: or, goat
as grasshoppers: Jdg 7:12, Jdg 8:10; Jer 46:23
their camels: Jdg 8:21; Sa1 30:17; Isa 60:6; Jer 49:29, Jer 49:32
to destroy: Psa 83:4-12
impoverished: Psa 106:43 *marg. Jer 5:17; Mal 1:4
cried: Jdg 3:9, Jdg 3:15; Psa 50:15, Psa 78:34, Psa 106:44; Isa 26:16; Hos 5:15
am 2759, bc 1245, An, Ex, Is, 246
a prophet: Heb. a man
a prophet: Thus saith, Jdg 2:1-3; Neh 9:9-12; Psa 136:10-16; Isa 63:9-14; Ezek. 20:5-32
drave them: Psa 44:2, Psa 44:3
fear not: Kg2 17:33, Kg2 17:35-39; Jer 10:2
ye have: Jdg 2:2; Pro 5:13; Jer 3:13, Jer 3:25, Jer 9:13, Jer 42:21, Jer 43:4, Jer 43:7; Zep 3:2; Rom 10:16; Heb 5:9
an angel: Jdg 6:14-16, Jdg 2:1-5, Jdg 5:23, Jdg 13:3, Jdg 13:18-20; Gen 48:16; Jos 18:23; Isa 63:9
Gideon: Heb 11:32, Gedeon, hide it , Heb. cause it to flee
the angel: Jdg 13:3; Luk 1:11, Luk 1:28
The Lord: Jdg 2:18; Exo 3:12; Jos 1:5, Jos 1:9; Rut 2:4; Mat 1:23, Mat 28:20; Luk 1:28; Act 18:9, Act 18:10
if the Lord: Gen 25:22; Exo 33:14-16; Num 14:14, Num 14:15; Rom 8:31
why then: Deu 29:24, Deu 30:17, Deu 30:18; Psa 77:7-9, Psa 89:49; Isa 59:1, Isa 59:2, Isa 63:15
our fathers: Psa 44:1, Psa 78:3, Psa 78:4
forsaken us: Deu 31:17; Ch2 15:2; Psa 27:9; Isa 41:17; Jer 23:33
the Lord: Jdg 6:11
Go in: Jdg 4:6; Jos 1:5-9; Sa1 12:11; Ch1 14:9, Ch1 14:10; Heb 11:32, Heb 11:34
wherewith: Exo 3:11, Exo 4:10; Jer 1:6; Luk 1:34
my family is poor: Heb. my thousand is the meanest, Exo 18:21-25; Sa1 9:21, Sa1 18:23; Mic 5:2
the least: Gen 32:10; Jer 50:45; Co1 15:9; Eph 3:8
Jdg 6:12; Exo 3:12; Jos 1:5; Isa 41:10, Isa 41:14-16; Mat 28:20; Mar 16:20; Act 11:21
show: Jdg 6:36-40; Gen 15:8-17; Exo 4:1-9; Kg2 20:8-11; Psa 86:17; Isa 7:11
bring: Jdg 13:15; Gen 18:3, Gen 18:5, Gen 19:3
present: or, meat offering
and made: Dr. Shaw observes, "Besides a bowl of milk, and a basket of figs, raisins, or dates, which upon our arrival were presented to us, to stay our appetite, the master of the tent fetched us from his flock, according to the number of our company, a kid or a goat, a lamb or a sheep; half of which was immediately seethed by his wife, and served up with cucasoe; the rest was made kaḃab, i.e., cut to pieces and roasted, which we reserved for our breakfast or dinner next day." May we not suppose, says Mr. Harmer, that Gideon presented some slight refreshment to the supposed prophet, according to the present Arab mode, and desired him to stay till he could provide something more substantial; that he immediately killed a kid, seethed a part of it, and when ready brought the stewed meat in a pot, with unleavened cakes of bread, which he had baked; and the other part, the kaḃab, in a basket for him to carry with him, for some after repast in his journey? Jdg 13:15-19; Gen 18:6-8
a kid: Heb. a kid of the goats
unleavened cakes: Lev 2:4
lay them: Jdg 13:19
pour out: Kg1 18:33, Kg1 18:34
rose up: Jdg 13:20; Lev 9:24; Kg1 18:38; Ch1 21:26; Ch2 7:1
perceived: Jdg 13:21
because: Jdg 13:22, Jdg 13:23; Gen 16:13, Gen 32:30; Exo 33:20; Deu 5:5, Deu 5:24, Deu 5:26; Isa 6:5-8; Joh 1:18, Joh 12:41
Peace be: Gen 32:30, Gen 43:23; Psa 85:8; Dan 10:19; Joh 14:27, Joh 20:19, Joh 20:26; Rom 1:7
built: Jdg 21:4; Gen 33:20; Jos 22:10, Jos 22:26-28
Jehovahshalom: that is, The Lord send peace, Gen 22:14; Exo 17:15; Jer 23:6, Jer 33:16; Eze 48:35
Ophrah: Jdg 8:32
Take thy father's: Gen 35:2; Job 22:23; Psa 101:2
even: or, and, throw, Kg1 18:21; Mat 6:24; Co2 6:15-17
thy father: Mat 10:37; Act 4:19, Act 5:29
cut down: Jdg 3:7; Exo 34:13; Deu 7:5
build: Sa2 24:18
rock: Heb. strong place
the ordered place: or, an orderly manner, Co1 14:33, Co1 14:40
and did: Deu 4:1; Mat 16:24; Joh 2:5, Joh 15:14; Gal 1:16; Th1 2:4
Bring: Jer 26:11, Jer 50:38; Joh 16:2; Act 26:9; Phi 3:6
Will ye plead: The words are very emphatic: "Will ye plead in earnest (tereevoon) for Baal? Will ye really save (tosheeoon) him? If he be God (Elohim,) let him contend for himself, seeing his altar is thrown down." Exo 23:2; Num 14:6; Eph 5:11
let him be: Deu 13:5-18, Deu 17:2-7; Kg1 18:40
if he be: Kg1 18:27, Kg1 18:29; Psa 115:4-7; Isa 41:23, Isa 46:1, Isa 46:7; Jer 10:5, Jer 10:11; Co1 8:4
Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead, Sa1 12:11; Sa2 11:21, Jerubbesheth, that is, Let the shameful thing plead, Jer 11:13; Hos 9:10
Then all: Psa 3:1, Psa 27:2, Psa 27:3, Psa 118:10-12; Isa 8:9, Isa 8:10; Rom 8:35-39
children: Jdg 6:3, Jdg 8:10, Jdg 8:11; Ch1 5:19; Job 1:3
the valley: Jos 17:16, Jos 19:18; Kg1 18:45, Kg1 21:1
the Spirit: Jdg 3:10, Jdg 13:25, Jdg 14:19, Jdg 15:14; Sa1 10:6, Sa1 11:6, Sa1 16:14; Ch1 12:18; Ch2 24:20; Psa 51:11; Co1 12:8-11
came upon: Heb. clothed, Rom 13:14; Gal 3:27
Abiezer: Jdg 6:11, Jdg 8:2; Jos 17:2
was gathered: Heb. was called
messengers: Ch2 30:6-12
If thou wilt: Jdg 6:14, Jdg 6:17-20; Exo 4:1-9; Kg2 20:9; Psa 103:13, Psa 103:14; Mat 16:1
Behold: Deu 32:2; Psa 72:6; Hos 6:3, Hos 6:4, Hos 14:5
only: Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20; Mat 10:5, Mat 10:6, Mat 15:24
a bowl: Isa 35:7
Let not thine: Gen 18:32
dry: Psa 107:33-35; Isa 35:6, Isa 35:7, Isa 43:19, Isa 43:20, Isa 50:2; Mat 8:12, Mat 21:43; Act 13:46, Act 22:21, Act 28:28; Rom 11:12-22