Judg 6:29-30 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 29. Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing. ] They fixed on him the more readily because they knew he had not joined with them in their idolatrous worship.

‏ Judges 6:29-30

Verse 29. Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.] They fixed on him the more readily because they knew he had not joined with them in their idolatrous worship.

Verse 30. The men of the city said] They all felt an interest in the continuance of rites in which they had often many sensual gratifications. Baal and Ashtaroth would have more worshippers than the true God, because their rites were more adapted to the fallen nature of man.