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Judges 8:18 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Judges 8:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 8 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king. resembled: Heb. according to the form, etc”
Judges 8:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Judges 8:18
Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor?—This verse transitions from Gideon's punishment of Israelite cities to personal revenge against the Midianite kings. The question reveals that Gideon's pursuit of Zebah and Zalmunna was motivated not solely by military necessity but by blood vengeance for murdered relatives. The phrase "what manner of men" (eiphoh ha'anashim, אֵיפֹה הָאֲנָשִׁים, literally "where/what are the men") asks about their appearance or characteristics.The kings' response—"As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children...
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Cross-References for Judges 8:18
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“and said to him”
“you have created them. Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.”
“walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things)”
“and with a double heart.”