They went out into the fields Which, till his coming, they durst not do, for fear of Abimelech. Made merry Both from the custom of rejoicing, and singing songs in vintage time, and for the hopes of their redemption from Abimelech's tyranny. Went into the house of their god Baal-berith, (Judges 9:4,) either to beg his help against Abimelech, or to give him thanks for the hopes of recovering their liberty. And did eat and drink To the honour of their idol, and out of the oblations made to him, as they used to do to the honour of Jehovah, and out of his sacrifices. And cursed Abimelech Either by reviling him after their manner, or, rather, in a more solemn and religious manner, cursing him by their god, as Goliah did David.
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Judges 9:27
27 And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry,h and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.