The trees, &c. — A parabolical discourse, usual among the ancients, especially in the eastern parts. To anoint — To make a king, which was done among the Israelites, and some others, with the ceremony of anointing. Olive — tree — By which he understands Gideon.
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Judges 9:8
8 The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.