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Judges 9:29

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would to God: The very words and conduct of a sly, hypocritical demagogue. 2 Samuel 15:4; 1 Kings 20:11; Psalms 10:3; Romans 1:30-31

And he said: Rather, "and I would say to Abimelech," as the LXX renders; for as Dr. Wall observes, this was probably not said in the presence of Abimelech; but at an intemperate feast, in his absence, when he boasted he would challenge him.

Increase thine army: 2 Samuel 2:14-17; 2 Kings 14:8, 2 Kings 18:23; Isaiah 36:8-9

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