Albert Barnes Commentary Judges 8:13

"And Gideon the son of Joash returned from the battle from the ascent of Heres." — Judges 8:13 (ASV)

Before the sun was up - The translation of the words is doubtful, because of the rarity of the word rendered “sun” (חרס cheres). Many suppose it to be the name of a mountain pass, and render it from the ascent of Heres.