Judges 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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.”
— Judges 8:9 (KJV)
Judges 8:9 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 8:9
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:9: spake, men, come
“There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from being a nation. Also thou shalt be cut down, O Madmen; the sword shall pursue thee. be cut...: or, be brought to silence pursue...: Heb. go after thee”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:9: also, men, come
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:9: men, saying, come
“And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:9: also, men, saying
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:9: spake, also, saying
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