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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 8:32

19th Century

Bishop

And Gideon ... died. — Gideon died in peace and prosperity (Genesis 15:15; Genesis 49:29, and othe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 8:32

17th Century

Pastor

And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age
Having lived it seems forty years after his war with Midian, bles…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 8:29–35

17th Century

Minister

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 …