Bible Strands
Judges 9:33
And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Abimelech issues tactical orders to his troops during the night, directing them to prepare for a dawn assault on the city. The command is delivered immediately before the expected morning confrontation with Gaal and his forces.
The words — The Hebrew verb תַּשְׁכִּים (tash.kim) means “you will rise early” or “make haste,” paired with the noun בֹּקֶר (bo.ker, “morning”) and the phrase זְרֹחַ הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ (z.ro.ach ha.shemesh, “sunrise”). These terms establish a precise timeframe for the military maneuver.
The thread — The directive to act according to the moment aligns with 1 Samuel 10:7, while the emphasis on exertion mirrors Ecclesiastes 9:10’s command to work with all one’s might. Both references converge on the principle of decisive action.
Why it lands — The verse demands immediate, unhesitating obedience to a time-bound command. It requires the reader to recognize that opportunity and military precision must coincide without delay.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 10:7 When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- Leviticus 25:26 Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land,
- 1 Samuel 25:8 Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”