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Why should we give bread to your exhausted men?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Gideon then returned to Succoth and said to the leaders, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna. When we were here before, you taunted me, saying, ‘Catch Zebah and Zalmunna first, and then we will feed your exhausted army.’” <a href="/esv/judges/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he came to the men of Succoth and said, “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are exhausted?’” <a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Gideon went to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your weary men?’” <a href="/kjv/judges/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary? <a href="/nkjv/judges/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he came to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you ridiculed me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your weary men?’ ” <a href="/nasb_/judges/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he came to the men of Succoth and said, “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?’” <a href="/nasb/judges/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> He came to the men of Succoth and said, &#8220Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you taunted me, saying, &#8216Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he came to the men of Succoth and said, “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?’” <a href="/lsb/judges/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he came to the men of Succoth and said, “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you reproached me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?’” <a href="/amp/judges/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He came to the men of Succoth and said, “Look here, Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are exhausted?’” <a href="/csb/judges/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he went to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna. You taunted me about them, saying, ‘Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your power that we should give bread to your exhausted men? ’ ” <a href="/hcsb/judges/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he went to the men of Succoth and said, &#8220Here are Zebah and Zalmunna. You taunted me about them, saying, &#8216Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your power that we should give bread to your exhausted men?&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom ye did taunt me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary? <a href="/cev/judges/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Gideon went to the town officials and said, "Here are Zebah and Zalmunna. Remember how you made fun of me? You said, 'We don't know if you really will defeat those two Midianite kings. So why should we feed your worn-out army?'" <a href="/erv/judges/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom ye did taunt me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary? <a href="/gwt/judges/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Gideon went to the men of Succoth and said, "Here are Zebah and Zalmunna! You insulted me when you said, 'We shouldn't give your exhausted men food before you've captured Zebah and Zalmunna.'" <a href="/gnt/judges/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Gideon went to the men of Sukkoth and said, "Remember when you refused to help me? You said that you couldn't give any food to my exhausted army because I hadn't captured Zebah and Zalmunna yet. Well, here they are!" <a href="/isv/judges/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Gideon approached the men of Succoth and announced, "Here are Zebah and Zalmunna. You criticized me about them when you said, 'Do you have Zebah and Zalmunna in custody already, so that we should give food to your weary army?'" <a href="/msb/judges/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Gideon went to the men of Succoth and said, ?Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ?Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your weary men??? <a href="/net/judges/8.htm">NET Bible</a> He approached the men of Succoth and said, "Look what I have! Zebah and Zalmunna! You insulted me, saying, 'You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your exhausted men?'" <a href="/nheb/judges/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He came to the men of Succoth, and said, "Look Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you taunted me, saying, "Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?" <a href="/wbt/judges/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he came to the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye upbraided me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy men that are weary? <a href="/web/judges/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He came to the men of Succoth, and said, “See Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he comes to the men of Succoth and says, “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom you reproached me, saying, Is the hand of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand that we give bread to your men who [are] wearied?” <a href="/ylt/judges/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he cometh in unto the men of Succoth, and saith, 'Lo Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye reproached me, saying, Is the hand of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand that we give to thy men who are wearied bread?' <a href="/slt/judges/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will come to the men of Succoth, and he will say, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna with whom ye reproached me, saying, Is the hand of Zebah and. Zalmunna now in thine hand to give bread to thy men being weary?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he came to Soccoth and said to them: Behold Zebee and Salmana, concerning whom you upbraided me, saying: Peradventure the hands of Zebee and Salmana, are in thy hands, and therefore thou demandest that we should give bread to the men that are weary and faint. <a href="/cpdv/judges/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he went to Succoth, and he said to them: “Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, over whom you rebuked me, saying: ‘Perhaps the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna are in your hands, and for this reason, you request that we give bread to men who are languishing and weakened.’ ” <a href="/nabre/judges/8.htm">New American Bible</a> So he went to the princes of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom you taunted me, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give food to your weary men?’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he came to the people of Succoth, and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Do you already have in your possession the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna, that we should give bread to your troops who are exhausted?’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he came to the men of Succoth and said to them, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you upbraided me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands, that we should give bread to your servants who are faint from hunger? <a href="/hpbt/judges/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he came to the men of Saquth and said to them: “Behold, Zebakh and Tsalmenna about whom you reproached me and you said to me, ‘Are Zebakh and Tsalmenna tied up in your hands, that we should give bread to your Servants who grow faint!’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said: 'Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom ye did taunt me, saying: Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy power, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?' <a href="/sep/judges/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Gedeon came to the princes of Socchoth, and said, Behold Zebee and Salmana, about whom ye reproached me, saying, Are the hands of Zebee and Salmana now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy men that are faint? <a href="/parallel/judges/8-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=2391" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna</a> …14There he captured a young man of Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of the seventy-seven leaders and elders of Succoth. 15<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">And Gideon went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5523.htm" title="5523: suk·kō·wṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Or Cukkoth; plural of cukkah; booths; Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine.">of Succoth</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Here</a> <a href="/hebrew/2078.htm" title="2078: ze·ḇaḥ (N-proper-ms) -- A Midianite king. The same as zebach; sacrifice; Zebach, a Midianitish prince.">are Zebah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6759.htm" title="6759: wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A king of Midian. From tsel and mana'; shade has been denied; Tsalmunna, a Midianite.">and Zalmunna,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">about whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ḥê·rap̄·tem (V-Piel-Perf-2mp) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">you taunted</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: hă·ḵap̄ (Art:: N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">‘Are the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/2078.htm" title="2078: ze·ḇaḥ (N-proper-ms) -- A Midianite king. The same as zebach; sacrifice; Zebach, a Midianitish prince.">of Zebah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6759.htm" title="6759: wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A king of Midian. From tsel and mana'; shade has been denied; Tsalmunna, a Midianite.">and Zalmunna</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">already</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in your possession,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">we should give</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: lā·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/3287.htm" title="3287: hay·yə·‘ê·p̄îm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Weary, faint. From ya'aph; fatigued; figuratively, exhausted.">to your weary</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: la·’ă·nā·še·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men?’”</a> 16Then he took the elders of the city, and using the thorns and briers of the wilderness, he disciplined the men of Succoth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/7-2.htm">Judges 7:2-7</a> Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel glorify themselves over Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ / Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “There are still too many men. Take them down to the water, and I will sift them for you there. If I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ he shall go. But if I say, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ he shall not go.” ... <a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Judges 6:36-40</a> Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said, / then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.” / And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water. ... <a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">1 Samuel 15:17-19</a> And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel / and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’ / So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a> When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">2 Samuel 19:41-43</a> Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">1 Samuel 10:27</a> But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it. <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">1 Samuel 17:28-30</a> Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” / “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?” / Then he turned from him toward another and asked about the offer, and those people answered him just as the first ones had answered. <a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm">2 Kings 1:9-15</a> Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” ... <a href="/2_kings/5-25.htm">2 Kings 5:25-27</a> When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied. / But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23-27</a> When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” / “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ ... <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Luke 20:1-8</a> One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him. / “Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” / “I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me: ... <a href="/john/18-19.htm">John 18:19-24</a> Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” ... <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-68</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” ... <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-65</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he came to the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom you did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men that are weary?upbraid<a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Judges 8:6,7</a> And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/judges/8-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/8-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/judges/8-14.htm">Succoth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Upbraid</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Upbraided</a> <a href="/judges/8-5.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/judges/8-12.htm">Zalmunna</a> <a href="/judges/8-12.htm">Zebah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/13-16.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/judges/8-16.htm">Succoth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Upbraid</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Upbraided</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-28.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/judges/8-18.htm">Zalmunna</a> <a href="/judges/8-18.htm">Zebah</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 8</div>1. <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites</a> 4. <a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army</a> 10. <a href="/judges/8-10.htm">Zebah and Zalmunna are taken</a> 13. <a href="/judges/8-13.htm">Succoth and Penuel are destroyed</a> 17. <a href="/judges/8-17.htm">Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna</a> 22. <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">He refuses government</a> 24. <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">His ephod the cause of idolatry</a> 28. <a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Midian subdued</a> 29. <a href="/judges/8-29.htm">Gideon's children, and death</a> 33. <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Gideon went to the men of Succoth Gideon, a judge of Israel, is returning to Succoth, a city east of the Jordan River. Succoth was a significant location during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land (<a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Genesis 33:17</a>). The men of Succoth had previously refused to assist Gideon and his men, showing a lack of faith and support for God's chosen leader. This reflects a broader theme of Israel's struggle with faithfulness and unity.and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, Zebah and Zalmunna were kings of Midian, enemies of Israel. Their capture by Gideon fulfills God's promise of deliverance from oppression (<a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14-16</a>). This victory demonstrates God's power and faithfulness, as well as Gideon's role as a deliverer, a type of Christ who defeats the enemies of God's people.about whom you taunted me, The men of Succoth had mocked Gideon, doubting his ability to defeat the Midianite kings. This taunting represents a lack of faith and trust in God's plan and His appointed leader. It highlights the recurring theme of Israel's spiritual weakness and the need for strong, God-fearing leadership.saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, This phrase reflects skepticism and disbelief in Gideon's mission. The "hands" symbolize power and control, and the men of Succoth doubted Gideon's ability to achieve victory. This mirrors the broader biblical narrative of doubting God's promises, as seen in the Israelites' history of unbelief (<a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">Numbers 14:11</a>).that we should give bread to your weary men?’” The refusal to provide bread to Gideon's men shows a lack of hospitality and support, contrary to the cultural expectations of the time. In the ancient Near East, providing for travelers and warriors was a duty, especially for fellow Israelites. This refusal underscores the spiritual and moral decline in Israel, as well as the need for repentance and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a> A judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Known for his faith and leadership, yet also for his human flaws. 2. <a href="/topical/m/men_of_succoth.htm">Men of Succoth</a> Inhabitants of a city in the territory of Gad, who refused to assist Gideon and his men by providing them with bread during their pursuit of the Midianite kings. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zebah_and_zalmunna.htm">Zebah and Zalmunna</a> Kings of Midian who were pursued and captured by Gideon. Their defeat was crucial in liberating Israel from Midianite oppression. 4. <a href="/topical/s/succoth.htm">Succoth</a> A city east of the Jordan River, significant in this account for its refusal to support Gideon, which led to Gideon's rebuke and subsequent punishment of its leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a> A nomadic people who oppressed Israel for seven years, leading to the rise of Gideon as a judge and deliverer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Gideon's journey underscores the importance of trusting in God's guidance and acting in obedience, even when facing overwhelming odds. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_inaction.htm">Consequences of Inaction</a> The men of Succoth serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of failing to support God's work and His chosen leaders. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a> Gideon's response to the men of Succoth illustrates the need for leaders to hold others accountable while also reflecting on their own actions and motivations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> The capture of Zebah and Zalmunna is a testament to God's power to deliver His people through unlikely means and individuals. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The account highlights the importance of community support and unity in achieving God's purposes, reminding believers to support one another in their spiritual journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 8</a> <a href="/q/what_did_'my_name_is_legion'_mean.htm">What happened to Zebah and Zalmunna in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/could_300_men_chase_thousands_alone.htm">Judges 8:4-5: Could 300 men realistically pursue thousands of Midianites without proper resources or logistical support?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_judge_(john_8_15_vs._5_22).htm">Did Jesus judge others? (John 8:15 vs. John 5:22)</a> <a href="/q/why_did_gideon_order_his_son_to_kill.htm">Judges 8:20: Why would Gideon command his young son to kill captives, and is there any historical precedent for such practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) That are weary.--The addition of these words enhances the guilt of these elders, though the exhaustion of Gideon's force may have seemed to them a reason for alarm, lest their pursuit should end in rout.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - The men of Succoth. Meaning the princes and elders. <a href="/commentaries/judges/8-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And [Gideon] went וַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the men אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Succoth סֻכּ֔וֹת (suk·kō·wṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5523.htm">Strong's 5523: </a> Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Here הִנֵּ֖ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! are Zebah זֶ֣בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Zebah -- a Midianite king and Zalmunna, וְצַלְמֻנָּ֑ע (wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6759.htm">Strong's 6759: </a> Zalmunna -- a king of Midian about whom אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you taunted חֵרַפְתֶּ֨ם (ḥê·rap̄·tem) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter me, אוֹתִ֜י (’ō·w·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case saying, לֵאמֹ֗ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘[Are] the hands הֲ֠כַף (hă·ḵap̄) Article | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan of Zebah זֶ֣בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Zebah -- a Midianite king and Zalmunna וְצַלְמֻנָּ֤ע (wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6759.htm">Strong's 6759: </a> Zalmunna -- a king of Midian already עַתָּה֙ (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time in your possession, בְּיָדֶ֔ךָ (bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we should give נִתֵּ֛ן (nit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set bread לָֽחֶם׃ (lā·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain to your weary הַיְּעֵפִ֖ים (hay·yə·‘ê·p̄îm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3286.htm">Strong's 3286: </a> To be weary, faint men??? לַאֲנָשֶׁ֥יךָ (la·’ă·nā·še·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/8-15.htm">OT History: Judges 8:15 He came to the men of Succoth (Jd Judg. 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