Judges 8:16

And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.

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Other Translations for Judges 8:16

BSB
Then he took the elders of the city, and using the thorns and briers of the wilderness, he disciplined the men of Succoth.
AKJV
And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
CPDV
Therefore, he took the elders of the city, and, using the thorns and briers of the desert, he threshed them with these, and he cut the men of Succoth to pieces.
ERV
And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
NHEB
He took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he threshed the men of Succoth.
SMT
And he will take the old men of the city, and thorns of the desert, and threshing sledges, and with them he caused the men of Succoth to know.

Commentary for Judges 8:16

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Overview of Judges 8:16
Summary
Gideon punishes city officials with thorns
Place
Succoth
Event
Punishes elders with wilderness thorns
Estimated Time Period
c. 1150 BC
Category
Judgment