Judges 8:17 web — He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.

World English Bible

"He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city."

— Judges 8:17, World English Bible

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Judges 8 — Context

14

He caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and inquired of him: and he described for him the princes of Succoth, and its elders, seventy-seven men.

15

He came to the men of Succoth, and said, "See Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you taunted me, saying, 'Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?'"

16

He took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.

17

He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.

18

Then he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men were they whom you killed at Tabor?" They answered, "They were like you. Each one resembled the children of a king."

19

He said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. As Yahweh lives, if you had saved them alive, I would not kill you."

20

He said to Jether his firstborn, "Get up, and kill them!" But the youth didn't draw his sword; for he was afraid, because he was yet a youth.

Judges 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:17 say?
Judges 8:17 in the World English Bible reads: “He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.”
Where is Judges 8:17 in the Bible?
Judges 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read Judges 8:17 in?
Judges 8:17 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 8:17?
Judges 8:17 reads (WEB): “He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.” 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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