9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
9 So he said to the men of Peniel, "When I return in triumph, I will tear down this tower."
9 And he said to the men of Penuel, "When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower."
9 Gideon told them, "When I return safe and sound, I'll demolish this tower."
9 So he also spoke to the men of Penuel, saying, "When I come back in peace, I will tear down this tower!"
9 So he said to the people of Peniel, "After I return in victory, I will tear down this tower."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 8:9
Commentary on Judges 8:4-12
(Read Judges 8:4-12)
Gideon's men were faint, yet pursuing; fatigued with what they had done, yet eager to do more against their enemies. It is many a time the true Christian's case, fainting, and yet pursuing. The world knows but little of the persevering and successful struggle the real believer maintains with his sinful heart. But he betakes himself to that Divine strength, in the faith of which he began his conflict, and by the supply of which alone he can finish it in triumph.