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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he beat down the tower of Penuel,.... As he threatened he would, Jdg 8:9 whether this was before or after he had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The men of the city - Perhaps the rulers; who, it is likely, had possession of the tower or citadel, and so could…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 8:4-17
In these verses we have,
I. Gideon, as a valiant general, pursuing the remaining Midianites, and bravely following his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Gideon's revenge strikes us as vindictive. In return for some jeering words he treated these towns, which no doubt…