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Judges 8:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 8:2

Verse 2 of 35

Scripture focus

And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? [Is] not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

Judges 8:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 8:2

Theological / Devotional

Gleaning. The leftovers.

Vintage of Abi-ezer. Gideon did not even mention himself, but modestly referred to the 300 men of the family of Abi-ezer who were with him. By his classic figure Gideon implied that Ephraim, by a subsequent and secondary effort, had achieved more than he and his group. However, there was no lack of truth in his remark, for Ephraim had wrought a significant victory (see Isa. 10:26), even though the account of their battle is extremely brief.

Gideon’s qualities of leadership and self-control enabled him to deal effectively with the envious Ephraimites. His courtesy and diplomacy enabled him to appease their wrath and extricate himself from a difficult situation.

By SdaBc