Matthew Poole and continuators on Judges 9:8
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Judges9:8
8 The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them, and they said unto the olivetree , Reign thou over us.
A Parabolical Discourse, usual among the Ancients, especially in the Eastern parts; wherein, under the names of Trees, men are represented.
i. e. To make a King, which was oft done among the Israelites, and some others, with the Ceremony of Anointing.
By which he understands Gideon.
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