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A Great Man's Stumble
Commentators see a tragic irony in this moment. After righteously refusing the ultimate power of kingship, Gideon succumbs to the lesser, but still potent, temptation of wealth. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott describe this request for gold as the "first decline of his glory," a powerful reminder that victory over one temptation does not grant immunity from others.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
In this desire for gold, Gideon falls to the level of ordinary men, and we may see in it the first decline of his glory, leading to a sad tarnishin…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:24
19th Century
Bishop
I would desire a request of you. —Not infrequently, the magnanimity which has just stood firm under a great trial succumb…
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:23–27
19th Century
Preacher
He did not set up an idol, but he made an ephod, an imitation of that wonderful vestment worn by the high priest. Perhaps he made it of solid gold,…
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John Gill
On Judges 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Gideon said to them, I would desire a request of you ,
&c.] Which he thought they would scarcely deny, and it was now a fa…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:22–28
17th Century
Minister
Gideon refused the government the people offered him. No good man can be pleased with any honour done to himself, which belongs only to God.
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