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Gideon's Role as Avenger
Commentators explain that Gideon's execution of the Midianite kings was not merely an act of war. He was fulfilling his legal and familial duty as the "avenger of blood," a role for the next of kin to bring justice for murder. As Gideon himself states, had they not killed his brothers, he would have spared them as prisoners of war.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 8:19
18th Century
Theologian
The sons of my mother - A much closer relation than that of brothers by the father only. (Deuteronomy 13:6;[Reference Psalms 6…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:19
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of my mother. — Compare Genesis 43:29.
As the Lord lives. —Ruth 3:13; [Reference 1 Sam…
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:18–19
19th Century
Preacher
Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each on…
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John Gill
On Judges 8:19
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, they were my brethren, even the sons of my mother. His brethren by his mother's side, but not by his father'…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:18–21
17th Century
Minister
The kings of Midian must be reckoned with. As they confessed themselves guilty of murder, Gideon acted as the avenger of blood, being the next of k…