Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.
Then Gideon asked Zebah and Zalmunna, 'What kind of men were those you killed at Mount Tabor?' They answered, 'They were just like you - each one had the appearance of a prince.'
Gideon is questioning two enemy kings about men they had killed, and they reveal these victims looked like royalty - just like Gideon himself.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation takes place after Gideon's victory over the Midianites, when he captured their two kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. Gideon is questioning them about a previous massacre at Mount Tabor, likely seeking to confirm his suspicions that they had killed his own brothers. In ancient times, people of noble birth were often recognized by their distinctive appearance and bearing.
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