And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When I come again in peace. —Compare to 1 Kings 22:27.

I will break down this tower.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And he went up from there to Penuel, and spoke to them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him. And…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ver. 9 And he spoke also to the men of Penuel
In a threatening way, as he had spoken to the men of Succoth: saying, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Gideon's men were faint, yet pursuing; fatigued with what they had done, yet eager to do more against their enemies. It is often the true Christian…

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