Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Judges 8:17
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.Slew the men of the city — Not all of them; probably those only who had affronted him. read more
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John Wesley
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 8:17
17. Tower of Penuel Penuel seems to have been an important stronghold commanding the ordinary route of travel to the far East; hence this tower, which may have served the double purpose of a watchtower and a fortress. Slew the men The men of Penuel seem to have heard of Gideon’s dealing with the elders of Succoth, and had the folly to resist him. Hence their punishment with death, while the men of Succoth were only scourged. Some have thought the punishment of the men of Penuel and... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Judges 8:17
Judges 8:9, 1 Kings 12:25 Reciprocal: Genesis 32:30 - Peniel 1 Chronicles 20:3 - with saws read more