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The Death of Gideon

28 So Midian was under the rule of Israel; they did not cause trouble anymore. And the land had peace for forty years, as long as Gideon was alive.

29 Gideon[a] son of Joash went to his home to live. 30 He had seventy sons of his own, because he had many wives.

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Footnotes

  1. 8:29 Gideon Also called Jerub-Baal.

Gideon’s Death

28 Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head(A) again. During Gideon’s lifetime, the land had peace(B) forty years.

29 Jerub-Baal(C) son of Joash(D) went back home to live. 30 He had seventy sons(E) of his own, for he had many wives.

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