6 Adoni-Bezek fled, but they chased him and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and big toes.
6 But Adonibezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
6 Adoni-bezek fled, but they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and his big toes.
6 My-Master-Bezek ran, but they gave chase and caught him. They cut off his thumbs and big toes.
6 Then Adoni-Bezek fled, and they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.
6 Adoni-bezek escaped, but the Israelites soon captured him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.
10 So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king's fury subsided.
10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
10 And the king said, "Hang him on that." So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the wrath of the king abated.
10 So Haman was hanged on the very gallows that he had built for Mordecai. And the king's hot anger cooled.
10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king's wrath subsided.
10 So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and the king's anger subsided.
(Read Esther 7:7-10)
The king was angry: those that do things with self-will, reflect upon them afterward with self-reproach. When angry, we should pause before we come to any resolution, and thus rule our own spirits, and show that we are governed by reason. Those that are most haughty and insolent when in power and prosperity, commonly, like Haman, are the most abject and poor-spirited when brought down. The day is coming when those that hate and persecute God's chosen ones, would gladly be beholden to them. The king returns yet more angry against Haman. Those about him were ready to put his wrath into execution. How little can proud men be sure of the interest they think they have! The enemies of God's church have often been thus taken in their own craftiness. The Lord is known by such judgments. Then was the king's wrath pacified, and not till then. And who pities Haman hanged on his own gallows? who does not rather rejoice in the Divine righteousness displayed in the destruction his own art brought upon him? Let the workers of iniquity tremble, turn to the Lord, and seek pardon through the blood of Jesus.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 1:6
Commentary on Judges 1:1-8
(Read Judges 1:1-8)
The Israelites were convinced that the war against the Canaanites was to be continued; but they were in doubt as to the manner in which it was to be carried on after the death of Joshua. In these respects they inquired of the Lord. God appoints service according to the strength he has given. From those who are most able, most work is expected. Judah was first in dignity, and must be first in duty. Judah's service will not avail unless God give success; but God will not give the success, unless Judah applies to the service. Judah was the most considerable of all the tribes, and Simeon the least; yet Judah begs Simeon's friendship, and prays for aid from him. It becomes Israelites to help one another against Canaanites; and all Christians, even those of different tribes, should strengthen one another. Those who thus help one another in love, have reason to hope that God will graciously help both. Adoni-bezek was taken prisoner. This prince had been a severe tyrant. The Israelites, doubtless under the Divine direction, made him suffer what he had done to others; and his own conscience confessed that he was justly treated as he had treated others. Thus the righteous God sometimes, in his providence, makes the punishment answer the sin.