Judges 9:37
Judges 9:37 in Multiple Translations
Then Gaal spoke up again, “Look, people are coming down from the center of the land, and one company is coming by way of the Diviners’ Oak. ”
And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
And Gaal spake again and said, See, there come people down by the middle of the land, and one company cometh by the way of the oak of Meonenim.
And Gaal said again, See! people are coming down from the middle of the land, and one band is coming by way of the oak-tree of the Seers.
“No really, people are coming down from the high ground,” Gaal repeated. “Plus, there's another company coming down the road that passes the diviners' oak tree.”
And Gaal spake againe, and said, See, there come folke downe by the middle of the land, and another bande commeth by the way of the plaine of Meonenim.
And Gaal addeth yet to speak, and saith, 'Lo, people are coming down from the high part of the land, and another detachment is coming by the way of the oak of Meonenim.'
Gaal spoke again and said, “Behold, people are coming down by the middle of the land, and one company comes by the way of the oak of Meonenim.”
And Gaal spoke again, and said, See, there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
Again Gaal said: Behold there cometh people down from the middle of the land, and one troop cometh by the way that looketh towards the oak.
But Gaal looked again and said, “Look! There are people coming down from the top of the sacred mountain! There is a group of them coming down from where the tree is where people talk with the spirits of dead people!”
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Judges 9:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
ע֣וֹד
גַּעַל֮
לְ/דַבֵּר֒
וַ/יֹּ֕אמֶר
הִנֵּה
עָם֙
יֽוֹרְדִ֔ים
מֵ/עִ֖ם
טַבּ֣וּר
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/רֹאשׁ
אֶחָ֣ד
בָּ֔א
מִ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ
אֵל֥וֹן
מְעוֹנְנִֽים
וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
ע֣וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
גַּעַל֮
Gaʻal
H1603
Gaal
N-proper
לְ/דַבֵּר֒
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
וַ/יֹּ֕אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
עָם֙
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
יֽוֹרְדִ֔ים
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal
מֵ/עִ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Prep
טַבּ֣וּר
ṭabbûwr
H2872
highest
N-ms
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וְ/רֹאשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Conj | N-ms
אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
בָּ֔א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
מִ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
אֵל֥וֹן
ʼêlôwn
H436
terebinth
N-ms
מְעוֹנְנִֽים
ʻânan
H6049
to cloud
V-m
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 9:37
וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
ע֣וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
גַּעַל֮
Gaʻal
H1603
"Gaal"
N-proper
Gaal was an Israelite who lived before Israel's monarchy, first mentioned in Judges 9:26, and was the son of Ebed. He helped the Shechemites rebel against Abimelech.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.9.26; son of: Ebed (H5651) § Gaal = "loathing" son of Eved who aided the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abimelech
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Gaal. See also: Judges 9:26; Judges 9:35; Judges 9:41.
לְ/דַבֵּר֒
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
וַ/יֹּ֕אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
עָם֙
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יֽוֹרְדִ֔ים
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
מֵ/עִ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
טַבּ֣וּר
ṭabbûwr
H2872
"highest"
N-ms
The Hebrew word tabbur refers to the highest or central part of something, like a summit or the navel. It is used in the Bible to describe a middle or central point, and can also refer to the highest part of an object or a location.
Definition: centre, midst, navel, highest part
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: middle, midst. See also: Judges 9:37; Ezekiel 38:12.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/רֹאשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בָּ֔א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אֵל֥וֹן
ʼêlôwn
H436
"terebinth"
N-ms
This word refers to a strong tree, like an oak or a terebinth. It is also the name of a place in the Bible, often translated as a plain. It appears in stories about Abraham and others.
Definition: 1) tree, great tree, terebinth 2) plain
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: plain. See also H356 (אֵילוֹן). See also: Genesis 12:6; Deuteronomy 11:30; 1 Samuel 10:3.
מְעוֹנְנִֽים
ʻânan
H6049
"to cloud"
V-m
This Hebrew word refers to acting covertly or practising magic, like soothsaying or augury, and is used to describe diviners or enchanters in the Bible.
Definition: (Piel) to make appear, produce, bring (clouds)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bring, enchanter, Meonemin, observe(-r of) times, soothsayer, sorcerer. See also: Genesis 9:14; 2 Kings 21:6; Isaiah 2:6.
Study Notes — Judges 9:37
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- Judges 9:37 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:37
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 9:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:37
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 9:37
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:37
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 9:37
Context — The Fall of Shechem
35Now Gaal son of Ebed went out and stood at the entrance of the city gate just as Abimelech and his men came out from their hiding places.
36When Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, “Look, people are coming down from the mountains!” But Zebul replied, “The shadows of the mountains look like men to you.”
37Then Gaal spoke up again, “Look, people are coming down from the center of the land, and one company is coming by way of the Diviners’ Oak. ”
38“Where is your gloating now?” Zebul replied. “You said, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Are these not the people you ridiculed? Go out now and fight them!” 39So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought against Abimelech,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 18:14 | Though these nations, which you will dispossess, listen to conjurers and diviners, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so. |
Judges 9:37 Summary
In Judges 9:37, Gaal is trying to figure out what is going on as he sees people approaching, and he points out that one group is coming from the Diviners' Oak, which may be a place where people go to seek guidance. This verse shows how Gaal is trying to understand the situation, but he is also doubting and unsure of what to do, much like the Israelites when they were in the wilderness (Numbers 13:31-33). We can learn from Gaal's experience by seeking God's guidance and discernment in our own lives, especially when we are faced with uncertain situations, and by trusting in God's sovereignty and plan, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 or Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Diviners' Oak in Judges 9:37?
The Diviners' Oak is likely a location where people would go to seek guidance or divination, and its mention in Judges 9:37 may indicate that the people approaching are not just ordinary travelers, but possibly those seeking to understand God's will or intentions, much like the prophets in 1 Samuel 10:5 or the wise men in 1 Kings 4:29-34.
Is Gaal's observation in Judges 9:37 a sign of his faith or doubt?
Gaal's repeated observations about the approaching people in Judges 9:37 may indicate a mix of both faith and doubt, as he is attempting to discern the situation, but his words also reveal a lack of trust in Zebul's initial reassurance, similar to how the Israelites doubted God's presence in Exodus 17:7 or Numbers 20:12.
How does Zebul's response to Gaal in Judges 9:37 relate to the rest of the story?
Zebul's response to Gaal in Judges 9:37 sets the stage for the confrontation between Gaal and Abimelech, as Zebul challenges Gaal to take action against the approaching people, which ultimately leads to the battle in Judges 9:39-41, highlighting the theme of leadership and responsibility found in other biblical accounts, such as 1 Samuel 15:1-3 or 2 Samuel 18:1-4.
What can we learn from Gaal's mistake in Judges 9:37?
Gaal's mistake in Judges 9:37 serves as a reminder to seek wisdom and discernment from God, rather than relying solely on human observation or intuition, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 or James 1:5-8, and to be cautious of jumping to conclusions or making hasty decisions, as seen in the examples of Moses in Numbers 20:10-12 or Jonah in Jonah 1:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek God's guidance and discernment in my own life, especially when faced with uncertain situations?
- How can I balance faith and doubt in my decision-making process, and what role should trust in God play in my choices?
- What are some common pitfalls or mistakes that can occur when we rely solely on human observation or intuition, and how can I avoid these in my own life?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons from Gaal's story in Judges 9:37 to my own relationships and interactions with others, particularly in situations where leadership or responsibility is involved?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 9:37
And Gaal spake again, and said,.... Looking towards the mountains, and taking another view of what he before saw, for further satisfaction: see, there come people down by the middle of the land;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 9:37
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 9:37
By the middle of the land, Heb. by the navel of the land. So he calls either, first, The middle of it, as the middle part of Greece and of Sicily are called the navel of them by the Roman writers, because the navel is in the midst of man’ s body; or, secondly, The higher part of it, called the mountains, , and here the navel, because it was raised above the other ground, as the navel is above the rest of the body.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 9:37
Judges 9:37 And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.Ver. 37. By the plain of Meonenim.] Or, Of the soothsayers. It may be rendered, By the oak of the oraculous diviners. The oak was consecrated to Jupiter: and of the Dodonaean oak much is spoken by the poets: but what meant such places or such doings among the people of Israel, who were flatly forbidden them?
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 9:37
(37) By the middle of the land.—Literally, by the navel of the land. Probably the expression means some gently-swelling hill, but it perplexed the translators. The Chaldee renders it “the strength,” and the Svriac “the fortification of the land.” In Ezekiel 38:12 it is rendered “in the midst of the land.” The LXX. here have the strangely blundering addition, “by sea.” Another company.—Literally, one head (Vulg., cuneus unus).By the plain of Meonenim.—Rather, from the way to the Enchanters’ Terebinth (LXX., “of the oak of those that look away;” Vulg., “which looks toward the oak;” Luther, more correctly, “zur Zaubereiche”). Meonen in Leviticus 19:28 is rendered “enchantment,” and means especially the kind of “enchantment” which affects the eye (the “evil eye,” &c.), and therefore implies the use of amulets, &c. Hence, though the terebinth is nowhere else mentioned by this particular name, it is at least a probable conjecture that it may be the ancient tree under which Jacob’s family had buried their idolatrous amulets (Genesis 35:4).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 9:37
Verse 37. By the plain of Meonenim.] Some translate, by the way of the oaks, or oaken groves; others, by the way of the magicians, or regarders of the times, as in our margin. Probably it was a place in which augurs and soothsayers dwelt.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 9:37
37. the middle of the land] the Navel of the land; this is the traditional meaning of the word, Talm., LXX ὀμφαλός, Vulgate umbilicus. The word only occurs again in Ezekiel 38:12 of the mountains of Israel, apparently as central and prominent in the earth. Some hill near Shechem was called the Navel, perhaps because it was supposed to be midway between the sea and the Jordan (cf. the navel of Italy, Sicily, Greece, in Latin authors). the oak of Meonenim] the augurs’ terebinth (marg.), the seat of a Canaanite tree-oracle, administered by priests here called augurs or soothsayers, cf. Deuteronomy 18:10, Micah 5:12; the omens were taken, it seems, from the rustling leaves or waving boughs (2 Samuel 5:24), or by the “ordinary processes of divination performed in the presence of the sacred object” (R. Smith, Rel. of Sem., p. 178). The allusions to a sacred terebinth at or near Shechem (Judges 9:6, Genesis 12:6; Genesis 35:4, Deuteronomy 11:30, Joshua 24:26) need not all refer to the same tree. See further on Judges 9:6 and Judges 6:11.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:37
The plain of Meonenim - Translate “the oak of the soothsayers” (see the margin). Some well-known oak, so called, but which is not mentioned elsewhere.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 9:37
37. Middle of the land — Rather, height of the land, some neighbouring summit.