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Judges 8:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 8:13

Verse 13 of 35

Scripture focus

And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun [was up],

Judges 8:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 8:13

Theological / Devotional

Before the sun was up. This passage may also be translated “by the ascent of Heres.” The latter rendering is probably correct inasmuch as the Hebrew word used here, cheres, is not the ordinary word for “sun.” It is used in the Bible in place names. The significance seems to be that Gideon returned to Succoth purposely by a different way from the way he had left in order to surprise the princes lest they flee.

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