NET Bible
"He said,“They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. I swear, as surely as the LORD is alive, if you had let them live, I would not kill you.”"
— Judges 8:19, NET Bible
“And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.”
“And he said, They were my brethren, the sons of my mother: as Jehovah liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you. ”
“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."”
“He answered them: They were my brethren, the sons of my mother. As the Lord liveth, if you had saved them, I would not kill you.”
“And he said, They were my brothers, my mother's sons: by the life of the Lord, if you had kept them safe, I would not put you to death.”
“And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.”
He seized the leaders of the city, along with some desert thorns and briers; he then“threshed” the men of Succoth with them.
He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.
He said to Zebah and Zalmunna,“Describe for me the men you killed at Tabor.” They said,“They were like you. Each one looked like a king’s son.”
He said,“They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. I swear, as surely as the LORD is alive, if you had let them live, I would not kill you.”
He ordered Jether his firstborn son,“Come on! Kill them!” But Jether was too afraid to draw his sword, because he was still young.
Zebah and Zalmunna said to Gideon,“Come on, you strike us, for a man is judged by his strength.” So Gideon killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and he took the crescent-shaped ornaments which were on the necks of their camels.
Gideon Rejects a Crown but Makes an Ephod The men of Israel said to Gideon,“Rule over us– you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian’s power.”