Judges 8:9

8:9 He also threatened ¹  the men of Penuel, warning, ²  “When I return victoriously, ³  I will tear down this tower.”

Judges 8:17

8:17 He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.

¹ tn Heb “said to.” The translation “threatened” is interpretive, but is clearly indicated by the context.

² tn Heb “saying.”

³ tn Or “safely.” Heb “in peace.”