Judges 8:8 nasb — He went up from there to Penuel and spoke similarly to them; and the men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succ…

NASB

"He went up from there to Penuel and spoke similarly to them; and the men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succoth had answered."

— Judges 8:8, NASB

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Judges 8 — Context

5

He said to the men of Succoth, "Please give loaves of bread to the people who are following me, for they are weary, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian."

6

The leaders of Succoth said, "Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?"

7

Gideon said, "All right, when the LORD has given Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, then I will thrash your bodies with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers."

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He went up from there to Penuel and spoke similarly to them; and the men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succoth had answered.

9

So he spoke also to the men of Penuel, saying, "When I return safely, I will tear down this tower."

10

Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their armies with them, about 15,men, all who were left of the entire army of the sons of the east; for the fallen were 120,000 swordsmen.

11

Gideon went up by the way of those who lived in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and attacked the camp when the camp was unsuspecting.

Judges 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:8 say?
Judges 8:8 in the NASB reads: “He went up from there to Penuel and spoke similarly to them; and the men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succoth had answered.”
Where is Judges 8:8 in the Bible?
Judges 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read Judges 8:8 in?
Judges 8:8 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 8:8?
Judges 8:8 reads (NASB): “He went up from there to Penuel and spoke similarly to them; and the men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succoth had answered.” 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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