KJV ORIGINAL
And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He also spoke to the men of Penuel, saying, 'When I return safely from battle, I will tear down this tower of yours.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Gideon is threatening to destroy Penuel's tower when he returns victorious, because they refused to help his army.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, Gideon was a leader of Israel who had just achieved a miraculous victory against the Midianites and was pursuing their fleeing kings. He requested food and supplies from the men of Penuel to sustain his troops, but they refused out of fear of retaliation from the enemy. This threat to destroy their tower reflected the harsh realities of ancient tribal conflicts, where loyalty and support could determine survival.
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