Judges 10:1
Judges 10:1 in Multiple Translations
After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.
And after Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in the hill-country of Ephraim.
Now after Abimelech, Tola, the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar, became the saviour of Israel; he was living in Shamir in the hill-country of Ephraim.
After Abimelech's time, Tola, son of Puah, son of Dodo, from the tribe of Issachar, came on the scene to save Israel. He lived in the town of Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
After Abimelech there arose to defend Israel, Tola, the sonne of Puah, the sone of Dodo, a man of Issachar, which dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.
And there riseth after Abimelech, to save Israel, Tola son of Puah, son of Dodo, a man of Issachar, and he is dwelling in Shamir, in the hill-country of Ephraim,
After Abimelech, Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar, arose to save Israel. He lived in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim.
And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.
After Abimelech there arose a ruler in Israel, Thola son of Phua the uncle of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, who dwelt in Samir of mount Ephraim:
After Abimelech died, Tola the son of Puah and grandson of Dodo became the leader to rescue the Israeli people from their enemies. He belonged to the tribe of Issachar, but he lived in Shamir city in the hilly area where the descendants of Ephraim live.
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Judges 10:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּקָם֩
אַחֲרֵ֨י
אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְ
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֣יעַ
אֶת
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
תּוֹלָ֧ע
בֶּן
פּוּאָ֛ה
בֶּן
דּוֹד֖וֹ
אִ֣ישׁ
יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר
וְ/הֽוּא
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
בְּ/שָׁמִ֖יר
בְּ/הַ֥ר
אֶפְרָֽיִם
וַ/יָּקָם֩
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרֵ֨י
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְ
ʼĂbîymelek
H40
Ahimelech
N-proper
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֣יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
תּוֹלָ֧ע
Tôwlâʻ
H8439
Tola
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
פּוּאָ֛ה
Pûwʼâh
H6312
Puah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
דּוֹד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
Dodo
N-proper
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
וְ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
בְּ/שָׁמִ֖יר
Shâmîyr
H8069
Shamir
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 10:1
וַ/יָּקָם֩
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
אַחֲרֵ֨י
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְ
ʼĂbîymelek
H40
"Ahimelech"
N-proper
Abimelech was the name of two Philistine kings and two Israelites in the Bible, including a king who met Abraham and a priest who helped David. The name means 'my father is king'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17; son of: Abiathar (H0054); brother of: Jonathan (H3083I) Another spelling of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288I) § Abimelech = "Melek is father" or "my father is king" 1) king of Gerar in Abraham's time 2) king of Gath in David's time; maybe title of Philistine kings 3) son of Gideon by a concubine 4) priest, son of Abiathar
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Abimelech. See also: Genesis 20:2; Judges 9:20; Psalms 34:1.
לְ/הוֹשִׁ֣יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
תּוֹלָ֧ע
Tôwlâʻ
H8439
"Tola"
N-proper
Tola was a judge in Israel before the monarchy began. He was the son of Puah and is mentioned in the book of Judges. Another Tola was the son of Issachar and the progenitor of the Tolaites family.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jdg.10.1; son of: Puah (H6312H) § Tola = "worm" 1) the 1st born of Issachar and progenitor of the family of Tolaites 2) a man of Issachar, son of Puah and judge of Israel after Abimelech
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tola. See also: Genesis 46:13; Judges 10:1; 1 Chronicles 7:2.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
פּוּאָ֛ה
Pûwʼâh
H6312
"Puah"
N-proper
Puah is a name in the Bible, given to two different Israelites, one of whom was a judge named Tola's father. The name Puah means 'splendid' and is mentioned in the book of Judges.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jdg.10.1; daughter of: Dodo (H1734); mother of: Tola (H8439H) § Puah or Pua or Phuvah = "splendid" 1) son of Issachar 1a) also 'Pua' and 'Phuvah' 2) man of Issachar, father of Tola, the judge of Israel after Abimelech
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Phuvah, Pua, Puah. See also: Genesis 46:13; Judges 10:1; 1 Chronicles 7:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דּוֹד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
"Dodo"
N-proper
Dodo was an Israelite, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24, and the father of Elhanan, one of David's captains. His name means 'his beloved'. Dodo was also the name of two other Israelites. He was a man of the tribe of Issachar and a man of Bethlehem.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24; father of: Elhanan (H0445H) § Dodo = "his beloved" 1) a man of the tribe of Issachar 2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains 3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dodo. See also: Judges 10:1; 2 Samuel 23:24; 1 Chronicles 11:26.
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
וְ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בְּ/שָׁמִ֖יר
Shâmîyr
H8069
"Shamir"
Prep | N-proper
Shamir is a place name in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:24 as the home of a Levite. It is also the name of a town in Judah and Ephraim, associated with the judge Tola in Judges 10:1-2.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.24; son of: Micah (H4318J) Another name of sha.mur (שָׁמוּר "Shamir" H8053) § Shamir = "a point" or "thorn" 1) a town in the mountain district of Judah 2) a town in Ephraim where the judge Tola lived and was buried
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamir. Compare H8053 (שָׁמוּר). See also: Joshua 15:48; Judges 10:2; 1 Chronicles 24:24.
בְּ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Judges 10:1
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Context — Tola
1After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
2Tola judged Israel twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir. 3Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judges 2:16 | Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. |
| 2 | Judges 3:9 | But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. |
| 3 | Joshua 15:48 | These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, |
Judges 10:1 Summary
Judges 10:1 tells us about a man named Tola, who was a judge in Israel and helped save the nation from trouble. He lived in a place called Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim, which was a central location that allowed him to lead and guide the people of Israel, much like the leaders in the book of Acts, such as Paul in Acts 13:1-3. Tola's story reminds us that God is always looking for people to rise up and be leaders, just like Tola did, and that we can all be used by God to make a difference in the lives of those around us, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. By following God's lead and being obedient to His will, we can be like Tola and bring hope and deliverance to our communities, as Jesus taught in John 15:1-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Tola and what was his role in Israel?
Tola was a judge in Israel, rising up to save the nation after the time of Abimelech, as seen in Judges 10:1, and his role is also referenced in Judges 10:2, where it is noted that he judged Israel for twenty-three years.
What can we learn from Tola's background and family?
The fact that Tola is described as the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, in Judges 10:1, highlights the importance of family lineage in biblical times, similar to the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
Why did Tola live in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim?
The location of Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim, as mentioned in Judges 10:1, may have been strategic for Tola's role as a judge, allowing him to be centrally located and accessible to the people of Israel, much like the city of Jerusalem's strategic location in the hill country of Judah, as seen in Joshua 15:8.
How does Tola's story relate to the broader narrative of the book of Judges?
Tola's story in Judges 10:1 is part of the larger cycle of the book of Judges, where God raises up leaders to deliver His people from oppression, as seen in the stories of Othniel in Judges 3:9 and Ehud in Judges 3:15, highlighting God's faithfulness and provision for His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'rise up to save' a nation, and how can I apply this concept to my own life and community?
- How can I, like Tola, be a source of hope and deliverance for those around me, as seen in the example of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19?
- What role does family and heritage play in my own life, and how can I honor God through my relationships with my loved ones, as instructed in Ephesians 6:1-4?
- In what ways can I, like Tola, be a leader and influencer in my own sphere, whether at home, work, or church, as encouraged in Matthew 5:13-16?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:1
And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel,.... To save, deliver, and protect Israel; which does not necessarily imply that Abimelech did; for he was no judge of God's raising up, or the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:1
And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim. After Abimelech there arose, to defend Israel, Tola - i:e., to save.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 10:1
JUDGES CHAPTER 10 Tola judgeth Israel; and Jair, whose thirty sons had thirty cities, . The people’ s idolatry, . The Philistines and Ammonites oppress them, . They cry to God, who sendeth them to their false gods; but upon their repentance pitieth them, . The Ammonites and Israelites encamp against one another, ,18. There arose; not of himself, but either chosen by the people; or rather, raised by God, as the other judges were. To defend Israel, or, to save, which he did not by fighting against and overthrowing their enemies, but by a prudent and pious government of them, whereby he kept them from sedition, and oppression, and tyranny, as also from idolatry, as may be gathered from , which if not restrained and purged out, would have brought certain ruin upon them. In Shamir in Mount Ephraim; which was in the very heart and midst of the land.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:1
Judges 10:1 And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.Ver. 1. There arose, to defend Israel.] Heb., To save. He thrust not himself into the office, as Abimelech, that usurper, had done; but was raised up by God, and accordingly qualified. A man of Issachar.] The men of this tribe are little memorised. Deborah, indeed, celebrateth them in her song, and David made great account of them, because "they had understanding of the time, to know what Israel ought to do." This Tola, likely, was such a one, by a specialty.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:1
(1) After Abimelech.—his is merely a note of time. Abimelech is not counted among the judges, though it is not improbable that, evil as was the episode of his rebellions, he may have kept foreign enemies in check. To defend Israel.—Rather, to deliver, as in the margin and elsewhere (Judges 2:16; Judges 2:18; Judges 3:9, &c). There arose.—The phrase implies a less direct call and a less immediate service than that used of other judges (Judges 2:18; Judges 3:9). Tola.—The name of a son of Issachar (Genesis 46:13) It means “worm” (perhaps the kermes -worm), and may, like Puah, be connected with the trade in purple dyes. He seems to have been the only judge furnished by this indolent tribe, unless Deborah be an exception. Josephus omits his name. Puah.—Also a son of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1). The son of Dodo.—The LXX. render it “the son of his uncle,” but there can be little doubt that Dodo is a proper name, as in 1 Chronicles 11:12; 2 Samuel 23:9; 2 Samuel 23:24. It is from the same root as David, “beloved.” Since Tola was of Issachar, he could not be nephew of Abimelech a Manassite.
He dwelt in Shamir.—The name has nothing to do with Samaria, as the LXX. seem to suppose. It may be Sanûr, eight miles north of Samaria. In mount Ephraim.—As judge, he would have to fix his residence in a town more central than any in his own tribe. There was another Shamir in Judah (Joshua 15:48).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 10:1
CHAPTER X Tola judges Israel twenty-three years, 1, 2. Jair is judge twenty-two years, 3-5. After him the Israelites rebel against God, and are delivered into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites eighteen years, 6-9. They humble themselves, and God reproves them, 10-14. They put away their strange gods, and gather together against the Ammonites, 15-17. The chiefs of Gilead inquire concerning a captain to head them against the Ammonites, 18. NOTES ON CHAP. X Verse 1. Tola the son of Puah] As this Tola continued twenty-three years a judge of Israel after the troubles of Abimelech's reign, it is likely that the land had rest, and that the enemies of the Israelites had made no hostile incursions into the land during his presidency and that of Jair; which, together continued forty-five years.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:1
Ch. Judges 10:1-5. The Minor Judges: Tola and Jair The five Minor Judges, Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon (Judges 12:8-15), are so called because, unlike the other Judges, they fill but a small place in the general history; no record of their exploits has been preserved. Sometimes Shamgar is grouped with them, but see the notes on Judges 3:31. These five Judges are regarded as carrying on the succession (and after … there arose, Judges 10:1; Judges 10:3 etc.), and, according to the view adopted in the Introduction § 2 a, the 76 years assigned to them (with Jephthah’s 6) are included in the chronological scheme of the book. In each case the few bare particulars are cast into the same form, clearly by the same hand, which is not that of the Deuteronomic editor; the latter uses quite a different formula to conclude each period (Judges 3:30, Judges 5:31, Judges 8:28). It seems probable that these notices were in existence before the Dtc. editor set to work; their general character is early rather than late; they appear to be founded on ancient traditions, like the somewhat similar details embedded in the genealogies of 1 Chron. (e.g. 1 Chronicles 1:46, 1 Chronicles 2:7; 1 Chronicles 2:22 f., 1 Chronicles 4:9 f., 1 Chronicles 4:27; 1 Chronicles 4:39 ff. etc). Out of the five names, three, Tola, Jair, Elon, occur elsewhere as the names of clans; the other two were probably clan-names also: but it would be rash to conclude that these names were never borne by individuals.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 10:1
Defend - The marginal reading “to deliver,” is far preferable. The word is the same as in Judges 2:16, Judges 2:18; Judges 3:9, Judges 3:15, Judges 3:31, etc., and is the technical word applied to the judges.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 10:1
TOLA AND JAIR, Judges 10:1-5. 1. There arose — In the providence of God. To defend — Rather, to save Israel.
Sermons on Judges 10:1
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Winning Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the hardships and sacrifices that Christians may face for their faith. He emphasizes that believers may be ridiculed, persecuted, and conside |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that man was created by God to have a potential friendship with Him and to ultimately experience glory. The message highlights the spiritual |
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(Through the Bible) Judges 1-7 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Judges in the Bible. He highlights the recurring pattern of the Israelites turning away from God and falling into oppression, onl |
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Overview of Om Work by Peter Maiden | In the video, the speaker discusses the highlights of the field leaders meetings. One of the highlights was the ministry from Mike Evans on the book of Judges, which set the tone f |
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Stature of the Fullness of Christ by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that God is in the process of preparing His heroes for significant roles in His kingdom, much like Othniel in the Bible. He encourages believers to allow th |
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From the Death of Moses to the Death of Eli by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the period after the death of Joshua, where the Israelites faced challenges due to their disobedience and neglect of God's laws. The tribe of Benjamin fac |
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Bible Survey - Judges by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Judges, highlighting the themes of the faithfulness of the Covenant-keeping God and the unfaithfulness of the Covenant-breaking people. The bo |