Judges 8:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So Gideon told the men of Penuel, “When I return in triumph, I will tear down this tower!””
A short, plain-language explanation of Judges 8:9 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“So Gideon told the men of Penuel, “When I return in triumph, I will tear down this tower!””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he speaketh also to the men of Penuel, saying, `In my turning back in peace, I break down this tower.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Judges 8:9 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Judges 8:17He also pulled down the tower of Penuel and killed the men of the city.
- 1 Kings 22:27and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
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