Before the men of Shechem. — Not merely “in the presence of the Shechemites,” as some of the versions understand it, but as leader of the “lords” of Shechem. (Comp. Judges 9:23.)
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Judges 9:39
39 And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.