Judges 8:14 net — He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth’s offi…

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"He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth’s officials and city leaders– seventy-seven men in all."

— Judges 8:14, NET Bible

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Judges 8 — Context

11

Gideon went up the road of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and ambushed the surprised army.

12

When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased them and captured the two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. He had surprised their entire army.

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Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle by the pass of Heres.

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He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth’s officials and city leaders– seventy-seven men in all.

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He approached the men of Succoth and said,“Look what I have! Zebah and Zalmunna! You insulted me, saying,‘You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your exhausted men?’”

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He seized the leaders of the city, along with some desert thorns and briers; he then“threshed” the men of Succoth with them.

17

He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.

Judges 8:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:14 say?
Judges 8:14 in the NET Bible reads: “He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth’s officials and city leaders– seventy-seven men in all.”
Where is Judges 8:14 in the Bible?
Judges 8:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 14.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 8:14.
What translation should I read Judges 8:14 in?
Judges 8:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 8:14?
Judges 8:14 reads (NET): “He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth’s officials and city leaders– seventy-seven men in all.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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