Judges 8:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? ”

Judges 8:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The number of the followers of Zebah and Zalmunna was still so formidable, and Gideon’s enterprise still so doubtful, that the men of Succoth (being on the same side of the Jordan) would not risk t...
Judges 8:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the princes of Succoth said, [Are] the (e) hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? (e) Because you have overcome a handful, do you think to have...
Judges 8:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Pursuit on the East of Jordan. This section is not continuous with the preceding one. The men of Israel, who were gathered together after the battle ( Judges 7:23 ), and the Ephraimites, who we...
Judges 8:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand - They feare...
Judges 8:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand— This was an insulting irreligious taunt, which shewed at once that these persons believed not the divine interposition in behalf of Gideon, an...
Judges 8:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? The princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalm...
Judges 8:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

History of the Judges ( Judges 3:5 to Judges 16:31 ) On this, the main section of the book, see Intro. § 2 and List of Oppressions and Judges. The larger part of the book is concerned with six o...
Judges 8:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand? — Literally, Is the fist ( caph ) of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand ( yad ) ? The general meaning, of course, is clear: “Are you so c...
Judges 8:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

"MIDIAN'S EVIL DAY" Judges 7:8-25 - Judges 8:1-21 THERE is now with Gideon a select band of three hundred, ready for a night attack on the Midianites. The leader has been guided to a singular...
Judges 8:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Soft Answer Turneth Away Wrath Judges 7:24-25 ; Judges 8:1-12 The fleeing host made for the three fords of the Jordan, and with all haste Gideon summoned the tribes to anticipate them. The w...
Judges 8:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Following the deliverance from the oppression of Midian, Gideon had to deal with internal troubles. The people of Ephraim objected that he had not called them to his help. The men of Succoth and Penu...
Judges 8:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The men of Succoth, and of Penuel, were Israelites by descent, but sadly degenerated from the spirit of Israel. The Reader will recollect, however, that these things happened during the time of the c...
Judges 8:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the princes of Succoth said ,.... The chief magistrates of the place made answer, one in the name of the rest; for the word said is in the singular number: are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna...
Judges 8:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the princes of Succoth said, [Are] the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? Ver. 6. And the princes of Succoth said. ] They not only deny h...
Judges 8:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Are the hands of Zeba and Zalmunna now in thy hand? Art thou so foolish as to think with thy three hundred faint and weary soldiers to conquer and destroy fifteen thousand men? Thus they make light...
Judges 8:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GRIEVOUS WORDS AND A SOFT ANSWER (vv. 1-3) But the men of Ephraim were resentful that Gideon had called them so late rather than when he began his campaign against Midian (v.1). They did not sto...
Judges 8:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Gideon Pursues the Midianites. B. C. 1249. 4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed o...
Judges 8:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Art thou so foolish to think, with thy three hundred faint and weary soldiers, to conquer and destroy a host of fifteen thousand men?
Judges 8:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army.' These would be the chief men of the town, honoured among the elders....
Judges 8:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE COMPLETION OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE OF HIS PEOPLE. Judges 8:1-17 CRITICAL NOTES.— Judges 8:1 . And the men of Ephraim said , etc.] i.e .—after Gideon had reached the trans-Jordanic side...
Judges 8:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Judges 6-8 In the first words of Gideon we find the key to his character. (1) He was a man who felt deeply the degradation of his people. He could not enjoy his own harvest while the Midianites were...
Judges 8:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 8:16 . He taught the men of Succoth. The LXX read, he threshed them. This little city of forty or fifty families was blinded, in giving this answer to Gideon. Soldiers fighting for their...
Judges 8:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

The princes of Succoth . .. The men of Penuel. Patience under provocation Instead of being supported, as they had good right to expect they would have been, by those who profess to be the Lo...
Judges 8:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Judges 8:4 Came to Jordan . The narrative goes back to Judges 7:24 , to follow up the personal history of Gideon, from which the writer had been diverted to relate the result o...
Judges 8:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Difficulties with Ephraim and the Cities Succoth and Penuel
Judges 8:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 20:11 ; 1 Samuel 25:10 ; 1 Samuel 25:11 ; 2 Kings 14:9 ; Genesis 25:13 ; Genesis 37:25 ; Genesis 37:28 ; Judges 5:23 ; Philippians 2:21 ; Proverbs 18:23
Judges 8:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Are the hands, &c. — Art thou so foolish, to think with thy three hundred faint and weary soldiers, to conquer and destroy an host of fifteen thousand Men? Thus the bowels of their compassion w...

Judges 8:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Judges 8:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Judges 8:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Judges 8:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Judges 8:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Judges 8:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Judges 8:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Judges 8:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Judges 8:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Judges 8:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Judges 8:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 8:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Judges 8:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Judges 8:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 8:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Judges 8:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Judges 8:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 8:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Judges 8:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Judges 8:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Judges 8:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Judges 8:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes