Matthew Poole and continuators on Judges 9:2
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Judges9:2
2 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 .
He supposeth that they would take that Government which their Father modestly refused; and that the multitude of his Sons would occasion horrible Divisions, and Confusions, and Contests about the Sovereign Power; all which they might avoid, by chusing him King; and so they might enjoy the Monarchy which they had long and oft desired.
Your Kinsman, of the same Tribe and City with you; which will be no small Honour and Advantage to you.
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