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Judges Chapter 8

THE PROPHETS

JUDGES

Shoftim

Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies.

The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).

Chapter 8

Judges the 8th Chapter Accounts Gideon Further Actions Against the Wicked and Evil

G-d Never Commanded You To Be Men — Pleaser

To do kindness and charity – yes.

But to please everybody; including the wicked, evil and unrighteous people — no!

Moreover, not to condone idol worship – worship of Jesus and the Trinity or Triune G-d!

“Gideon Mollifies Ephraim”
“The Two Midianite Kings are Captured and Killed by Gideon”
“Gideon Declines Rulership”
“The Final Years of Gideon”
“Recurring Idolatry”

The men of Ephraim said to [Gideon], “What is this thing that you have done to us, not summoning us when you went to fight with Midian? and they contended with him vehemently.
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Into your hand did God give the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, and what could I do compared to you?” Then their indignation against him abated, when he made this statement.
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Gideon then arrived at the Jordan. He and the three hundred men who were with him were crossing, exhausted, yet pursuing.
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He said to the people of Succoth, “Give now loaves of bread to the people that follow at my feet, for they are exhausted, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.”
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But the leaders of Succoth said, “Is the palm of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your legion?”
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So Gideon said, “Therefore, when God delivers Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, I shall thrash your flesh with desert thorns and briers!”
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He came to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna about whom you scorned me, …
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He took the elders of the city and some desert thorns and briers, and with them he thrashed the men of Succoth.
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The men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us — you, your son, and your grandson, for you have saved us from the hand of Midian!”
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But Gideon said to them, “I shall not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; Hashem shall rule over you!”
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Then Gideon said to them, “I shall make a request of you. Let each of you give me a nose ring from his booty” (for they had golden nose rings, since they were Ishmaelites).
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Gideon made it into an ephod and hung it in his city, in Oprah. [Eventually] all Israel strayed after it there, and it became a snare for Gideon and his household.
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Thus Midian was subdued before the Children of Israel, and they did not continue to raise their head; and the land was tranquil for forty years in the days of Gideon.
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Gideon had seventy sons emerging from his loins, for he had many wives.
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It happened when Gideon died that the Children of Israel once again went astray after Baalim, and they set Baal-berith as a god for themselves.
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The Children of Israel did not remember Hashem, their God, Who rescued them from the hand of all their surrounding enemies.
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Also, they did not perform kindness with the household of Jerubaal, [who is] Gideon, commensurate with all the goodness that he had done with Israel.
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1 And the men of Ephraim said to him, “What is this thing that you have done to us; not to call us, when you went to fight with Midian?” And they quarelled with him vehemently.
2 And he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
3 Into your hands has God given the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger was abated toward him, when he said this thing.
4 And Gideon came to the Jordan; he crossed, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint and (yet) pursuing.
5 And he said to the men of Succoth, “Give now loaves of bread to the people that follow me, for they are faint, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.”
6 And the officials of Succoth said, “Is the palm of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give your army bread?”
7 And Gideon said, “Therefore when the Lord delivers Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, I will thresh your flesh (with) the thorns of the wilderness and with the briers.”
8 And when he went up from there to Penuel, and he spoke to them in a like manner; and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.
9 And he said also to the men of Penuel, saying, “When I come back in peace, I will break down this tower.”
10 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their camps with them, about fifteen thousand (men), all that were left of all the camp of the children of the east; for they that fell were a hundred and twenty thousand men that drew the sword.
11 And Gideon went up by the way of the tent dwellers on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and he smote the camp, for the camp was secure.
12 And Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued after them; and he captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he terrified.
13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from the battle when the sun was still high.
14 And he caught a youth of the men of Succoth, and inquired of him: and he wrote down for him the officials of Succoth, and its elders, seventy-seven men.
15 And he came to the men of Succoth, and he said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna (about) whom you did taunt me, saying, ‘Is the palm of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give to your tired men bread?”
16 And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and the briers, and with them he broke the men of Succoth.
17 And he broke down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
18 And he said to Zebah and to Zalmunna, “Where are the men whom you killed at Tabor?” And they said, “As you are, so were they; one was as the form of the children of the king.”
19 And he said, “They were my brothers, the sons of my mother; as the Lord lives, if you had let them live, I would not kill you.”
20 And he said to Jether, his first born, “Stand up, (and) kill them.” But the young man did not draw his sword, for he was afraid, because he was still young.
21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, “You stand up and kill us; for as the man is, so is his strength.” And Gideon arose, and he killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and he took the crescents that were on the necks of their camels.
22 Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us, both you, and your son, also your son’s son; for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.”
23 And Gideon said to them, “I shall not rule over you, and my son will not rule over you; the Lord will rule over you.”
24 And Gideon said to them, “I would make a request of you, that you give me, every man, the nose-ring of his spoil.” For they had golden nose-rings, because they were Ishmaelites.
25 And they said, “We shall willingly give.” And they spread out the garment, and every man threw therein the nose-ring of his spoil.
26 And the weight of the golden nose-rings that he requested was one thousand and seven hundred (dinars of) gold, beside the crescents, and the pendants, and the purple garments that were on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were on the necks of their camels.
27 And Gideon made it into an Ephod, and he set it up in his city, in Ophrah; and all Israel went astray after it there; and it became a snare to Gideon and to his house.
28 Now Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they did not continue to raise their heads. And the land rested forty years in the days of Gideon.
29 And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his house.
30 And Gideon had seventy sons, who came forth from his thigh; for he had many wives.
31 And his concubine who was in Shechem, she also bore him a son. And he designated his name Abimelech.
32 And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and he was buried in the sepulcher of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
33 And it was, when Gideon died, that the children of Israel turned again astray after the Baalim; and they made for themselves Baal-berith for a god.
34 And the children of Israel did not remember the Lord their God, who had saved them from the hand of all their enemies around.
35 And they did not do kindness with the house of Jerubbaal, (who was) Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had done to Israel.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.

Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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