Judges 8:28
“Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel,.... By the hand of Gideon humbled and brought under, their power…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 8:22-28
Here is, I. Gideon's laudable modesty, after his great victory, in refusing the government which the people offered him.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The Deuteronomic editor's conclusion of the story; cf. Jdg 3:30 n.and Jdg 3:11 n.
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