Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Judges 6:26
Upon the top of this rock; of which Judges 6:20,Judges 6:21. Heb. of this strong hold; for in that calamitous time the Israelites retreated to such rocks, and hid and fortified themselves in them. In the ordered place, i.e. in a plain and smooth part of the rock, where an altar may be conveniently built. Or, in order, i.e. in such manner as I have appointed; for God had given rules about the building of altars. Offer a burnt-sacrifice: Gideon was no priest, nor was this the appointed place of... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Judges 6:25
Even the second bullock: thus there was but one bullock, which was young, to wit, comparatively, but not simply, for it was seven years old; and of such this Hebrew word is used, Job 21:10; for these creatures are fruitful above seven years. Or thus, thy father’s young bullock, and the second bullock: so there were two bullocks. But because there is but one of them mentioned both in the next verse, and in the execution of this command, Judges 6:28, it is probable it was but one; and the Hebrew... read more