Judges 8:19

"Then he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, “What kind of men were they whom you killed at Tabor?” They answered, “They were like you. They all resembled the children of a king.”"

Key Reflection

In Judges 8:19, Gideon questions Zebah and Zalmunna about the men they had killed at Tabor. The response reveals that these men were not just any warriors but resembled kings, indicating their nobility and valor. This detail highlights the significance of the battle and Gideon's prowess in defeating such formidable opponents, resonating with the original audience's understanding of the social status and power dynamics among Israelite enemies during this period.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The sons of my mother -A much closer relation than that of brothers by the father only. (CompareGenesis 43:29;Deuteronomy 13:6;Psalms 69:8). This is the only hint preserved of the transaction. We cannot say exactly when the slaughter of Gideon’s brethren on Mount Tabor took place, whether before the outbreak of the warJudges 6:33, or in the retreat and flight of the MidianitesJudges 7:22.

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