Judges 8:28

Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 8:28

BSB
In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon,
AKJV
Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.
CPDV
But Midian was humbled before the sons of Israel. Neither were they able any longer to lift up their necks. But the land rested for forty years, while Gideon presided.
ERV
So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon.
NHEB
So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and did not become a threat again. The land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon.
SMT
And Midian will be subdued before the sons of Israel, and they will not add to lift up their head: and the land will rest forty years in the days of Gideon.

Commentary for Judges 8:28

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Overview of Judges 8:28
Summary
Midian defeated, Israel experiences extended peace
Place
Israel
Event
Enjoys forty years of peace
Estimated Time Period
c. 1150 BC
Category
Promise