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A Disputed Phrase
Scholars note a translation challenge in this verse. The Hebrew can be read as Gideon returning "before the sun was up" or from a location called "the ascent of Heres." Most commentators, citing ancient translations like the Septuagint, believe it refers to a place, indicating the specific route Gideon took.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 8:13
18th Century
Theologian
Before the sun was up - The translation of the words is doubtful, because of the rarity of the word rendered “sun” (חרס cheres…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:13
19th Century
Bishop
Before the sun was up. —If the rendering were certain, it would prove that he had made a night attack on Karkor; but it seems more…
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:13–17
19th Century
Preacher
He probably slew the most public revilers, the leading men of Penuel, just as he had chastised the princes and elders of Succoth with thorns and br…
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John Gill
On Judges 8:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle
To Penuel and Succoth, to chastise them for their ill treatment of …
Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:13–17
17th Century
Minister
The active servants of the Lord meet with more dangerous opposition from false professors than from open enemies; but they must not be troubled by …