Gerizim] Shechem lies between Gerizim (nearly 3,000 ft. high) on the S. and Ebal on the N.

8-15. Jotham's Fable. Its connexion with the moral which Jotham wishes to point is somewhat loose, and perhaps it was a popular story; but it sufficiently expresses Jotham's hatred and contempt; feelings which find further vent in the sarcasm of the prayer in 16-20. Cp. the fable of Jehoash in 2 Kings 14:9. The fruit-trees render the real service; the bramble desires the empty honour.

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