Judges 8:28
Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel,.... By the hand of Gideon humbled and brought under, their power over Israel was broken, and they delivered out of their hands:
so that they…
Here is, I. Gideon's laudable modesty, after his great victory, in refusing the government which the people offered him. 1. It was honest in them to offer it: Rule thou over us, for thou hast…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The Deuteronomic editor's conclusion of the story; cf. Jdg 3:30 n.and Jdg 3:11 n.
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