Judges 8:9 kjv — And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

King James Version

"And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower."

— Judges 8:9, King James Version

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Judges 8 — Context

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And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

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And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.

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And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.

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And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

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Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

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And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the host was secure.

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And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.

Judges 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:9 say?
Judges 8:9 in the King James Version reads: “And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down 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 (KJV): “And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down 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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