Judges 8:21

"He said to Jether his firstborn, “Get up and kill them!” But the youth didn’t draw his sword; for he was afraid, because he was yet a youth."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the stark contrast between youthful fear and mature duty. Jether, Gideon's son, is overwhelmed by the task of killing men, symbolizing the initial reluctance to take on responsibilities that come with leadership, even in one's own family.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The ornaments -See marg. and compareIsaiah 3:18. The custom of adorning the necks of their camels with gold chains and ornaments prevailed among the Arabs so late as the time of Mahomet.

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