Read Judges 8.4-21. In 8.4-21: Pursuit and vengeance. In verse 5: Zebah and Zalmunna represent a different story-telling tradition from that featuring Oreb and Zeeb (.25). In verse 6: The hands of the enemy could be cut off to serve as evidence of their capture or death. In verse 19: Gideon demands personal blood vengeance. Sons of my mother indicates these were his full brothers, an important consideration in a polygamous society. In verses 20-21: To have a mere boy kill them would be a grave insult. Comments or Questions..
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