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Succoth was in the valley or Ghor of the Jordan Judges 8:5, and Penuel apparently in the mountain. No identification of Penuel has taken place. It was south of the Brook Jabbok, and on Jacob's way to Succoth. Gideon, journeying in the opposite direction to Jacob, comes from Succoth to Penuel.
The retreating enemy is led by two kings known as Zebah and Zalmunna (Judges 8:4–6, 8). In doing so, both towns showed more fear of the Midianites than loyalty to their fellow Israelites. Gideon promised the people of Succoth that he would return once God gave the enemy kings into his hands; he will return to demonstrate that they should have feared him (Judges 8:7).
Dec 29, 2020 · Gideon destroyed the tower of Penuel because its inhabitants would not assist him with provisions during his pursuit of the kings of Midian (Judges viii. 8-17); the town was rebuilt by Jeroboam I. (I Kings xii. 25). A descendant of Judah (I Chron. iv. 4). A Benjamite (ib. viii. 25). - (Jewish Encyclopedia) Peniel was located near Succoth, Israel.
Ver. 9 And he spoke also unto the men of Penuel In a threatening way, as he had spoken to the men of Succoth: saying, when I come again in peace: having conquered all his enemies, and delivered Israel from their bondage, and restored peace and prosperity to them, of which he had no doubt: I will break down this tower;
When the soul is leaning on God, drawing on his resources and affirming his sufficient grace, it can afford to answer Ephraim pleasantly; it will not shrink from rebuking cowardice in Penuel and Succoth; and it will hold on its victorious way, until the last enemy is destroyed and it enters the presence of God to receive the "Well done!"
His later making of an ephod (Judges 8:27) was a disservice to Israel and may have been prompted by a competitive attitude towards Ephraim. 2. (4-9) The sins of Succoth and Penuel. When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit. Then he said to the men of Succoth ...
The Bible verse Judges 8:9 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And he spoke also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower." This verse is found in the Old Testament book of Judges, which tells the story of a tumultuous period in Israel's history following their conquest of the Promised Land. After the death of Joshua, the people of Israel ...
