Judges 6:29

6:29 They said to one another, ¹  “Who did this?” ²  They investigated the matter thoroughly ³  and concluded ⁴  that Gideon son of Joash had done it.

Judges 10:18

10:18 The leaders ⁵  of Gilead said to one another, “Who is willing to lead the charge ⁶  against the Ammonites? He will become the leader of all who live in Gilead!”

[6:29]  ¹ tn Heb “each one to his neighbor.”

[6:29]  ² tn Heb “this thing.”

[6:29]  ³ tn Heb “they inquired and searched.” The synonyms are joined to emphasize the care with which they conducted their inquiry.

[6:29]  ⁴ tn Heb “and said.” Perhaps the plural subject is indefinite. If so, it could be translated, “they were told.”

[10:18]  ⁵ tn Heb “the people, the officers.”

[10:18]  ⁶ tn Heb “Who is the man who will begin fighting.”