Barnes' Notes on Judges 8:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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It was Gideon’s place to act the part of the “avenger of blood” Numbers 35:12; Deuteronomy 19:6. The fierce manners of the age break out in the slaying of the captives (compare 1 Samuel 15:32-33), and in Gideon’s attempt to initiate his youthful son Jether in the stern work of slaying his country’s enemies. return to 'Top of Page'

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