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During Gideon&#8217s lifetime, the land had peace forty years. <a href="/nlt/judges/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> That is the story of how the people of Israel defeated Midian, which never recovered. Throughout the rest of Gideon’s lifetime—about forty years—there was peace in the land. <a href="/esv/judges/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Midian was subdued before the people of Israel, and they raised their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, <a href="/kjv/judges/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/judges/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Thus Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted their heads no more. And the country was quiet for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/nasb_/judges/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Midian was subdued before the sons of Israel, and they did not lift up their heads anymore. And the land was undisturbed for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/nasb/judges/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Midian was subdued before the sons of Israel, and they did not lift up their heads anymore. And the land was undisturbed for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/nasb77/judges/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Midian was subdued before the sons of Israel, and they did not lift up their heads anymore. And the land was undisturbed for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/lsb/judges/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Midian was subdued before the sons of Israel, and they did not lift up their heads anymore. And the land was quiet for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/amp/judges/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Midian was subdued and humbled before the sons of Israel, and they no longer lifted up their heads [in pride]. And the land was at rest for forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/csb/judges/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Midian was subdued before the Israelites, and they were no longer a threat. The land had peace for forty years during the days of Gideon. <a href="/hcsb/judges/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Midian was subdued before the Israelites, and they were no longer a threat. The land was peaceful 40 years during the days of Gideon. <a href="/asv/judges/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/erv/judges/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/gwt/judges/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The power of Midian was crushed by the people of Israel, and Midian never again became a threat. So the land had peace for 40 years during Gideon's life. <a href="/gnt/judges/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Midian was defeated by the Israelites and was no longer a threat. The land was at peace for forty years, until Gideon died. <a href="/isv/judges/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Midian remained subjugated to the Israelis, and they didn't so much as raise their heads anymore, so the land was peaceful for 40 years during the lifetime of Gideon. <a href="/msb/judges/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, <a href="/net/judges/8.htm">NET Bible</a> The Israelites humiliated Midian; the Midianites' fighting spirit was broken. The land had rest for forty years during Gideon's time. <a href="/nheb/judges/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and did not become a threat again. The land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/wbt/judges/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they raised their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/web/judges/8.htm">World English Bible</a> So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. The land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Midian is humbled before the sons of Israel, and have not added to lift up their head; and the land rests [for] forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/ylt/judges/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Midian is humbled before the sons of Israel, and have not added to lift up their head; and the land resteth forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/slt/judges/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Midian will be subdued before the sons of Israel, and they will not add to lift up their head: and the land will rest forty years in the days of Gideon.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Madian was humbled before the children of Israel, neither could they any more lift up their beads: but the land rested for forty years, while Gedeon presided. <a href="/cpdv/judges/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Midian was humbled before the sons of Israel. Neither were they able any longer to lift up their necks. But the land rested for forty years, while Gideon presided. <a href="/nabre/judges/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Midian was brought into subjection by the Israelites; they no longer held their heads high, and the land had rest for forty years, during the lifetime of Gideon. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Midian was subdued before the Israelites, and they lifted up their heads no more. So the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus the Midianites were defeated before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the land was tranquil forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/hpbt/judges/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Midianites were defeated before the children Israel, and they did not continue to lift up their heads, and the land was quiet forty years in the days of Gedun<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon. <a href="/sep/judges/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Madiam, was straitened before the children of Israel, and they did not lift up their head any more; and the land had rest forty years in the days of Gedeon. <a href="/parallel/judges/8-28.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=2548" 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">Forty Years of Peace</a> 28<a href="/hebrew/4080.htm" title="4080: miḏ·yān (N-proper-ms) -- The same as midyan; Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and his descendants.">In this way Midian</a> <a href="/hebrew/3665.htm" title="3665: way·yik·kā·na‘ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be humble. A primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish.">was subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: lā·śêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">raise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">its head</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: yā·sə·p̄ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">again.</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">So the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/8252.htm" title="8252: wat·tiš·qōṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be quiet or undisturbed. A primitive root; to repose.">had rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: ’ar·bā·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">for forty</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bî·mê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/1439.htm" title="1439: ḡiḏ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A judge of Isr. From gada'; feller; Gidon, an Israelite.">of Gideon,</a> 29and he—Jerubbaal son of Joash—returned home and settled down.…<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/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a> So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years. <a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11</a> So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died. <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Judges 3:30</a> So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years. <a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a> So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. <a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Joshua 11:23</a> So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. <a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Joshua 14:15</a> (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-2</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a> For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. <a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25-27</a> This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher. / For the LORD saw that the affliction of the Israelites, both slave and free, was very bitter. There was no one to help Israel, / and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Psalm 46:9</a> He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. <a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a> For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. <a href="/isaiah/14-3.htm">Isaiah 14:3-5</a> On the day that the LORD gives you rest from your pain and torment, and from the hard labor into which you were forced, / you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. <a href="/isaiah/54-14.htm">Isaiah 54:14</a> In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Luke 1:74-75</a> deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, / in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.was Midian<a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">Psalm 83:9-12</a> Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: … <a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a> For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.<a href="/isaiah/10-26.htm">Isaiah 10:26</a> And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt.forty years<a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11,30</a> And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died… <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a> So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/7-12.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/judges/8-17.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/judges/8-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-6.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/8-14.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/judges/2-4.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Midianites</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Quietness</a> <a href="/joshua/8-29.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/judges/3-15.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/judges/7-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/judges/4-23.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Undisturbed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/judges/16-9.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/judges/9-39.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/9-57.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">Midianites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">Quietness</a> <a href="/ruth/4-5.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/judges/10-2.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/judges/15-19.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/judges/11-33.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-18.htm">Undisturbed</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>In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites The subjugation of Midian marks the culmination of Gideon's military campaign, which was divinely orchestrated. The Midianites had oppressed Israel for seven years, as described earlier in Judges, and their defeat was a significant turning point. This victory was achieved not by Israel's might but through God's intervention, emphasizing the theme of divine deliverance. The Midianites' defeat is reminiscent of other instances where God delivered Israel from their enemies, such as the Egyptians in Exodus. The phrase "subdued before the Israelites" indicates a complete and decisive victory, ensuring that Midian would no longer pose a threat.and did not raise its head again. This phrase signifies the totality of Midian's defeat. The imagery of not raising its head suggests that Midian was utterly crushed and unable to recover or retaliate. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God granting His people peace from their enemies when they are obedient to Him. Historically, this defeat would have significantly weakened Midian's power and influence in the region, preventing them from oppressing Israel again during Gideon's lifetime.So the land had rest for forty years The "rest" mentioned here is a period of peace and stability, free from foreign oppression. The number forty is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing a generation or a period of testing and renewal. This rest is a direct result of Gideon's leadership and God's deliverance. It parallels other periods of rest in the Book of Judges, such as the forty years of peace after Deborah and Barak's victory. This rest is a temporary reprieve, highlighting the cyclical nature of Israel's faithfulness and apostasy throughout Judges.in the days of Gideon. Gideon's leadership is central to this period of rest. He is one of the judges raised by God to deliver Israel, and his story is a testament to God's power working through unlikely individuals. Gideon's days were marked by both faithfulness and failure, as seen in his later actions, which led Israel into idolatry. This phrase underscores the importance of godly leadership and the impact it can have on a nation's peace and prosperity. Gideon's life also serves as a type of Christ, as he was a deliverer and judge, though imperfect, pointing to the ultimate deliverer, Jesus Christ, who brings eternal peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/midian.htm">Midian</a> A nomadic tribe that oppressed Israel for seven years. Their defeat by Gideon marked a significant turning point for Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who were delivered from the oppression of the Midianites through Gideon's leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a> A judge and military leader chosen by God to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. His leadership brought peace to the land. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peace_for_forty_years.htm">Peace for Forty Years</a> A period of rest and stability in Israel following the defeat of the Midianites, symbolizing God's blessing and favor. 5. <a href="/topical/s/subjugation_of_midian.htm">Subjugation of Midian</a> The event where Midian was defeated and subdued, ensuring they did not oppress Israel again during Gideon's lifetime.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> God is faithful to deliver His people from oppression when they turn to Him. Gideon's account reminds us of God's power to save and bring peace. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a> Gideon's obedience to God's call, despite his initial doubts, led to victory and peace. We are encouraged to trust and obey God's direction in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/peace_as_a_blessing.htm">Peace as a Blessing</a> The forty years of peace under Gideon illustrate the blessing of peace that comes from following God's will. We should seek to live in ways that promote peace in our communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Gideon's faith, though initially weak, grew as he witnessed God's power. Our faith can also grow as we experience God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_peace.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Peace</a> While Gideon's leadership brought temporary peace, it points to the need for a lasting peace found only in Christ, the ultimate deliverer.<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_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_gideon's_actions_align_with_his_refusal.htm">Judges 8:22-23: How do Gideon's actions after insisting he would not rule Israel align with his refusal of kingship?</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 href="/q/how_is_judges_2_6_timeline_explained.htm">Judges 2:6 describes Joshua sending the people away, yet Joshua appears to have died in the previous book; how can this timeline be reconciled?</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>(28) Thus was Midian subdued.--This verse closes the second great epoch of Gideon's life. The separate phrases occur in <a href="/judges/1-2.htm" title="And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.">Judges 1:2</a>; <a href="/context/judges/4-23.htm" title="So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the children of Israel.">Judges 4:23-24</a>; <a href="/judges/5-31.htm" title="So let all your enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goes forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.">Judges 5:31</a>. The remaining verses of the chapter furnish us with a few notices of the third and last period of his life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Lifted up their heads no more. Thus showing the wisdom of Gideon's perseverance in pushing on his victory to completeness (see Homiletics on Judges 8:4-12). The narrative goes back to ver. 26, or perhaps rather to ver. 21. <a href="/commentaries/judges/8-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In this way Midian מִדְיָ֗ן (miḏ·yān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4080.htm">Strong's 4080: </a> Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled was subdued וַיִּכָּנַ֣ע (way·yik·kā·na‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3665.htm">Strong's 3665: </a> To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish before לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no raise לָשֵׂ֣את (lā·śêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take its head רֹאשָׁ֑ם (rō·šām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head again. יָסְפ֖וּ (yā·sə·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> To add, augment So the land הָאָ֛רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land had rest וַתִּשְׁקֹ֥ט (wat·tiš·qōṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8252.htm">Strong's 8252: </a> To be quiet or undisturbed for forty אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> Forty years שָׁנָ֖ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year in the days בִּימֵ֥י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of Gideon, גִדְעֽוֹן׃ (ḡiḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1439.htm">Strong's 1439: </a> Gideon -- a judge of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/8-28.htm">OT History: Judges 8:28 So Midian was subdued before the children (Jd Judg. 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