Judges 8:9 cpdv — And so he said to them also, “When I will have returned as a victor in peace, I will destroy this tower.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so he said to them also, “When I will have returned as a victor in peace, I will destroy this tower.” "

— Judges 8:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 8 — Context

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The leaders of Succoth answered, “Perhaps the palms of the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna are in your hand, and for this reason, you request that we give bread to your army.”

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And he said to them, “So then, when the Lord will have delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hands, I will thresh your flesh with the thorns and briers of the desert.”

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And going up from there, he arrived at Penuel. And he spoke to the men of that place similarly. And they also answered him, just as the men of Succoth had answered.

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And so he said to them also, “When I will have returned as a victor in peace, I will destroy this tower.”

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Now Zebah and Zalmunna were resting with their entire army. For fifteen thousand men were left out of all the troops of the eastern people. And one hundred twenty thousand warriors that drew the sword had been cut down.

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And Gideon ascended by the way of those who were dwelling in tents, to the eastern part of Nobah and Jogbehah. And he struck the camp of the enemies, who were confident and were suspecting nothing adverse.

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And Zebah and Zalmunna fled. And Gideon pursued and overtook them, sending their entire army into confusion.

Judges 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:9 say?
Judges 8:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so he said to them also, “When I will have returned as a victor in peace, I will destroy this tower.” ”
Where is Judges 8:9 in the Bible?
Judges 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read Judges 8:9 in?
Judges 8:9 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 8:9?
Judges 8:9 reads (CPDV): “And so he said to them also, “When I will have returned as a victor in peace, I will destroy this tower.” ” 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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