Judg 3:31 | TNotes | STEP | 3:31 Shamgar is nowhere specifically identified as an Israelite or as a judge (see 5:6-7 ). • son of Anath: Anath was perhaps a Canaanite goddess or shrine (cp. 1:33 , “Beth-anath”); from similar references in ancient literature, some have seen him as part of a Canaanite warrior class.

‏ Judges 3:31

3:31 ^a Shamgar is nowhere specifically identified as an Israelite or as a judge (see 5:6-7 ^b).

• son of Anath: Anath was perhaps a Canaanite goddess or shrine (cp. 1:33 ^c, “Beth-anath”); from similar references in ancient literature, some have seen him as part of a Canaanite warrior class.