“It is almost hard to tell who was worse; Abimelech who did the murdering, or the men of Shechemwho approved of it. This was an ungodly leader given to an ungodly people, who first rejected God’s leadership over the nation and then embraced a cruel and brutal man.” (Guzik)
Beth Millo: “The word millo derives from a verb meaning ‘to be filled’, and originally referred to a rampart or earthwork; but its association with fortifications may have developed into a reference to fortresses generally. Thus Beth-millo may be identical with the tower of Shechem.” (Cundall)
“Ironically, Abimelech’s coronation took place at the same tree where Joshua had solemnly placed a copy of the law of God (Joshua 24:26). The law was right there, but Israel refused to read or heed it.” (Guzik)
Nevertheless, Abimelech became the first person ever to be crowned king in Israel. His abortive rule, however, ran roughshod over the divine requirements for that office.” (Wolf)
“The associations of such sites were very tenacious and it is of interest to note that Rehoboam went to Shechem, following the death of Solomon, to secure the acclimation of the Israelites although the city itself was in ruins at the time (1 Kings 12:1, 25).” (Cundall)
Brethren as Christians and followers of Christ were not supposed to put our trust in earthly kings but instead, put our trust in the King of Kings!
Psalm 148: 11kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth,
12young men and maidens,
old and young together.
13Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for His name alone is exalted;
1 Timothy 6:15 For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
Revelation 19: 16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Is He your King of all kings and Lord of all lords?
Blessings
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