On the morrow. — This is surprising. Possibly, however, there were important agricultural labours to be finished, and Abimelech had lulled them into security by ostentatiously withdrawing his forces.
Into the field — “The wide corn-fields at the opening of the Valley of Shechem” (Stanley).
(42) Set the hold on fire. — The words of Jotham (Judges 9:20) had proved prophetic. (For a similar incident see 1 Kings 16:18 — Zimri burnt in the palace at Tirzah.)
Died. — The Vulgate renders it, Were killed with the smoke and fire.