Judges 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:8 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 8:8 — KJV
“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.”
— Judges 8:8 (KJV)
Judges 8:8 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 8:8
“And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.”
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“And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.”
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“And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.”
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“So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hill. went...: Heb. ye were presumptuous, and went up”
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“And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.”
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