Before the sun was up - The translation of the words is doubtful, because of the rarity of the word rendered “sun” (חרס cheres). Many suppose it to be the name of a mountain pass, and render it from the ascent of Heres.
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Judges 8:13
13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up,