Matthew Poole and continuators on Judges 6:26

26 And build an altar unto the LORD thy God, upon the top of this rock , in the ordered place , and take the second bullock, and offer a burntsacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.

Of which v. 20, 21. Heb. of this strong hold: for in that Calamitous time the Israelites retreated to such Rocks, and hid and fortified themselves in them.

i. e. In a plain and smooth part of the Rock, where an Altar may be conveniently built. Or, in order, i. e. in such manner as I have appointed; for God had given Rules about the building of Altars.

Gideon was no Priest, nor was this the appointed place of Sacrifice; but God can dispense with his own Institutions, though we may not; and his Call gave Gideon sufficient Authority.

Marginal references: Heb. strong place.; Or, in an orderly manner.