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Judges 8:16 · KJV

"And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, even threescore and seventeen men.
15And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?
16And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
17And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
18Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle disappointment from others?

2

What does it mean for you to stand up for your beliefs?

3

When have you had to teach someone a difficult lesson?

Life Application

conflict

Think about how you can resolve conflicts in a constructive way rather than resorting to harsh actions.

discipline

Consider how you can use your experiences to guide others in their decisions.

People in This Verse

GideonOT

Gideon was a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Midianites. He is known for his initial doubts but ultimately obeyed God's call to deliver His people.

First appearance: Judges 6:11

Places in This Verse

Succoth

Succoth was a city in Israel known for its temporary shelters. It played a role during Gideon's campaign against the Midianites.

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