8:28 The Israelites humiliated Midian; the Midianites’ fighting spirit was broken. 1 The land had rest for forty years during Gideon’s time. 2
[8:28] 1 tn Heb “Midian was humbled before the Israelites, and they no longer lifted their heads.”
[8:28] 2 tn Heb “in the days of Gideon.”
