Judges 8:18 · KJV

"Then 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

¹⁹And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.

²⁰And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to confront those who have wronged you?

How do you process the loss of those who have been unjustly treated?

When have you had to face your enemies directly?

Life Application

justice

Consider how you can advocate for justice in your community, especially for those who cannot speak for themselves.

courage

Reflect on how you can find the courage to confront difficult situations in your life.

People in This Verse

ZalmunnaOT

Zalmunna was another king of Midian defeated by Gideon. His capture signified the end of the Midianite threat.

First appearance: Judges 7:25

ZebahOT

Zebah was one of the kings of Midian who fought against Israel. His defeat marked a significant victory for the Israelites.

First appearance: Judges 7:25

Places in This Verse

Tabor

Mount Tabor is a prominent hill in Israel, known for its strategic military significance during biblical times.

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