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Text -- Judges 8:1-4 (NET)
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8:1 The Ephraimites said to him, “Why have you done such a thing to us? You did not summon us when you went to fight the Midianites !” They argued vehemently with him.
8:2 He said to them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Even Ephraim’s leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer’s harvest !
8:3 It was to you that God handed over the Midianite generals , Oreb and Zeeb ! What did I accomplish to rival that?” When he said this , they calmed down .
Gideon Tracks Down the Midianite Kings
8:4 Now Gideon and his three hundred men had crossed over the Jordan River , and even though they were exhausted , they were still chasing the Midianites.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Midianites |
Israel |
God |
Gideon |
Oppression |
Judge |
Penuel |
Zebah |
Tact |
JUDGES, PERIOD OF |
Flattery |
Abiezer |
Gleaning |
Meekness |
Zeeb |
Ephraim |
Jealousy |
Patriotism |
Baal-berith |
Jordan |
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NET Notes: Jdg 8:2 Ephraim’s leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer’s harvest. Gideon employs an agricultural metaphor. He argues that Ephraim’...
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