Judges 8:17

And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.

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Other Translations for Judges 8:17

BSB
He also pulled down the tower of Penuel and killed the men of the city.
AKJV
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
CPDV
He also overturned the tower of Penuel, and he killed the men of the city.
ERV
And he brake down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
NHEB
He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.
SMT
And he brake down the tower of Penuel, and he will kill the men of the city.

Commentary for Judges 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 8:17
Summary
Gideon destroys fortification and executes inhabitants
Place
Penuel
Event
Demolishes tower and kills residents
Estimated Time Period
c. 1150 BC
Category
Narrative