KJV ORIGINAL
And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The leaders of Succoth said, 'Do you already have Zebah and Zalmunna captured in your hands? Why should we give food to your army?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The leaders of Succoth refused to help Gideon's army with food because they doubted he could actually defeat the enemy kings he was chasing.
📚 Historical Context
Gideon was pursuing two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, after a major victory, but his army was exhausted and hungry. The city of Succoth, though they were fellow Israelites, refused to provide food because they feared retaliation if Gideon failed to capture these powerful enemy kings. This showed a lack of faith in God's power working through Gideon.
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