Judges 8:10

"He spoke also to the men of Penuel, saying, “When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.”"

Key Reflection

Gideon's instruction to the men of Penuel signifies a promise of both judgment and deliverance. By stating that he would "break down this tower," Gideon hints at God’s sovereignty over his people, indicating that while He will punish those who did not aid him, He also promises to bring victory and safety in the future.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Zebah and Zalmunna seem to have fled nearly due east to Karkor, which was probably an enclosure of some kind (perhaps a walled sheepfold, compareNumbers 31:32note). Its site is unknown; but it was near Nobah, in the half-tribe of Manasseh in GileadNumbers 32:40, and Jogbehah was in the tribe of GadNumbers 32:34-35. Gideon, perhaps taking a circuit so as to come upon them from the east, fell suddenly upon them, apparently at night, surprised them, and smote them.

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