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Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the tomb of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
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A Blessed and Peaceful End
Commentators note that Gideon's death 'in a good old age' mirrors the peaceful end of patriarchs like Abraham (Genesis 15:15). Scholars like John Gill highlight that this signifies a life blessed by God, marked by a long life, a large family, wealth, and the esteem of his people, providing a peaceful conclusion to his personal story.
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19th Century
Anglican
And Gideon ... died. — Gideon died in peace and prosperity (Genesis 15:15; Genesis 49:29, and othe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age Having lived it seems forty years after his war with Midian, bles…
Presbyterian
As soon as Gideon, who had kept the people in the worship of the God of Israel, was dead, they found themselves under no restraint; then they went …
