bezek

And Adoni-bezek's answer is: But it is you who are to be blamed, and they are in the right.

The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885) Nahum Slouschz 1919

"Adoni-bezek", which we reproduce in its entirety, to give a notion of

The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885) Nahum Slouschz 1919

The first event to be noted in Othniel's forty years 'reign (26) is his victory over Adoni-bezek.

The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 Louis Ginzberg 1913

The infliction of such a horrid cruelty on this Canaanite chief would have been a foul stain on the character of the Israelites if there were not reason for believing it was done by them as an act of retributive justice, and as such it was regarded by Adoni-bezek himself, whose conscience read his atrocious crimes in their punishment.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it -- The capture of this important city, which ranks among the early incidents in the war of invasion (Jos 15: 63), is here noticed to account for its being in the possession of the Judahites; and they brought Adoni-bezek thither [Jud 1: 7], in order, probably, that his fate being rendered so public, might inspire terror far and wide.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

It is not improbable that in that southern region of Canaan, there might, in earlier times, have been even more till a turbulent chief like Adoni-bezek devoured them in his insatiable ambition.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Bezek -- This place lay within the domain of Judah, about twelve miles south of Jerusalem. found Adoni-bezek -- that is, "lord of Bezek" -- he was "found," that is, surprised and routed in a pitched battle, whence he fled; but being taken prisoner, he was treated with a severity unusual among the

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Those that deal hardly with others must acknowledge, as Adoni-bezek did

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

Note, Men cannot expect to do ill and fare well, but may expect to find, as Adoni-bezek did, that done to them which they did to others; for he is righteous who takes vengeance.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

What a great man this Adoni-bezek had been, how great in the field, where armies fled before him, how great at home, where kings were set with the dogs of his flock; and yet now himself a prisoner, and reduced to the extremity of meanness and disgrace.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther) 1721