Judges 9:52

"But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the men and women of the city fled there, and shut themselves in, and went up to the roof of the tower."

Key Reflection

In Judges 9:52, the narrative describes a desperate situation where the people of Shechem retreat to a strong tower within their city for safety. This action reflects both practical wisdom in seeking refuge and the chaos of civil war. The cultural context highlights the vulnerability of cities during such conflicts, as the men, women, and even children would gather atop the tower's roof, illustrating the all-encompassing nature of the crisis.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Went hard unto the door ... -i. e. went close to the door. An act of manifest danger, seeing the roof was covered with persons who would be likely to throw down missiles of all sorts on the heads of their assailants. But the hatred of Abimelech, and his thirst for revenge, made him despise danger.

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