Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the officials of Sukkoth said, “Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your troops?” New Living Translation But the officials of Succoth replied, “Catch Zebah and Zalmunna first, and then we will feed your army.” English Standard Version And the officials of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?” Berean Standard Bible But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version And the leaders of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?” New American Standard Bible But the leaders of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?” NASB 1995 The leaders of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?” NASB 1977 And the leaders of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?” Legacy Standard Bible But the princes of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?” Amplified Bible But the leaders of Succoth said, “Are Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?” Christian Standard Bible But the princes of Succoth asked, “Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But the princes of Succoth asked, “Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army?” American Standard Version And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread unto thine army? Contemporary English Version The town leaders of Succoth answered, "Why should we feed your army? We don't know if you really will defeat Zebah and Zalmunna." English Revised Version 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation The generals at Succoth replied, "We shouldn't give your army food. You haven't captured Zebah and Zalmunna yet." Good News Translation But the leaders of Sukkoth said, "Why should we give your army any food? You haven't captured Zebah and Zalmunna yet." International Standard Version But the officials of Succoth replied, "Do you have Zebah and Zalmunna in custody already, so that we should give food to your army?" Majority Standard Bible But the leaders of Succoth asked, ?Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?? NET Bible The officials of Succoth said, "You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your army?" New Heart English Bible The princes of Succoth said, "Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?" Webster's Bible Translation And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy army? World English Bible The princes of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the heads of Succoth say, “Is the hand of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we give bread to your host?” Young's Literal Translation And the heads of Succoth say, 'Is the hand of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we give to thy host bread?' Smith's Literal Translation And the chiefs of Succoth will say, Is the hand of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand that bread was given to thine army? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe princes of Soccoth answered: Peradventure the palms of the hands of Zebee and Salmana are in thy hand, and therefore thou demandest that we should give bread to thy army. Catholic Public Domain Version The leaders of Succoth answered, “Perhaps the palms of the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna are in your hand, and for this reason, you request that we give bread to your army.” New American Bible But the princes of Succoth replied, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give food to your army?” New Revised Standard Version But the officials of Succoth said, “Do you already have in your possession the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna, that we should give bread to your army?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the princes of Succoth said to him, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands, that we should give bread to your army? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Princes of Saccuth said to him: “Behold, are the hands of Zebakh and of Tsalmenna now in your hands, that we should give your army bread?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the princes of Succoth said: 'Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy power, that we should give bread unto thine army?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the princes of Socchoth said, Are the hands of Zebee and Salmana now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy host? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna…5So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” 6But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” 7“Very well,” Gideon replied, “when the LORD has delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, I will tear your flesh with the thorns and briers of the wilderness!”… Cross References Matthew 10:14 And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. Luke 9:5 If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” 1 Samuel 25:10-11 But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters. / Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?” 1 Kings 12:16 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, 2 Chronicles 10:16 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. Isaiah 3:5 The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable. Isaiah 32:6 For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. Ezekiel 22:29 The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. Matthew 25:42-45 For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, / I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’ / And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ ... Mark 6:11 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.” Luke 10:10-11 But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, / ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ John 13:20 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” Acts 13:51 So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. Treasury of Scripture And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army? Judges 5:23 Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty. Genesis 25:13 And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, Genesis 37:25,28 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt… Jump to Previous Already Army Bread Chiefs Hand Hands Heads Host Leaders Officials Possession Power Princes Succoth Troops Zalmunna Zalmun'na ZebahJump to Next Already Army Bread Chiefs Hand Hands Heads Host Leaders Officials Possession Power Princes Succoth Troops Zalmunna Zalmun'na ZebahJudges 8 1. Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites4. Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army 10. Zebah and Zalmunna are taken 13. Succoth and Penuel are destroyed 17. Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna 22. He refuses government 24. His ephod the cause of idolatry 28. Midian subdued 29. Gideon's children, and death 33. The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude But the leaders of Succoth asked, The leaders of Succoth were the elders or officials of this city, which was located east of the Jordan River. Succoth was a city within the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad. The leaders' response reflects a cautious and pragmatic approach, likely due to fear of retribution from the Midianite kings if Gideon's campaign failed. This highlights the political and social dynamics of the time, where local leaders often had to navigate alliances carefully. “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. He is known for his faith and obedience to God, though he also shows human frailty. 2. Succoth A town in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan River. The leaders of Succoth refused to assist Gideon and his men, showing a lack of faith and support for God's chosen deliverer. 3. Zebah and Zalmunna Kings of Midian who were enemies of Israel. Their defeat was crucial for the Israelites' deliverance from Midianite oppression. 4. Midianites A nomadic people who oppressed Israel for seven years, leading to the rise of Gideon as a judge to deliver Israel. 5. Gideon's Army A small group of 300 men chosen by God to defeat the Midianites, demonstrating God's power and the importance of faith over numbers. Teaching Points Faith in God's DeliveranceGideon's account reminds us that God often uses unlikely means and people to accomplish His purposes. We should trust in God's plan and provision, even when circumstances seem daunting. The Importance of Support and Unity The refusal of Succoth's leaders to support Gideon highlights the need for unity and support among God's people. We should be willing to assist and encourage those who are doing God's work. Consequences of Fear and Doubt The leaders of Succoth acted out of fear and doubt, which led to their eventual punishment. This teaches us the importance of faith and courage in following God's commands. God's Sovereignty and Justice The eventual defeat of Zebah and Zalmunna demonstrates God's sovereignty and justice. We can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and deliverance in His timing.(6) Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand?--Literally, Is the fist (caph) of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand (yad)? The general meaning, of course, is clear: "Are you so completely victor as to secure us from the vengeance of these kings?" (Comp. 1Kings 20:11.) But what the exact shade of meaning is in this proverbial expression we do not know. Perhaps it is an allusion to the chained hands of captives. Nor do we know whether the tone of the elders of Succoth was one of derision or only of cowardice. In any case, they were guilty of inhumanity, want of faith, want of courage, and want of patriotism. That we should give bread unto thine army.--They use the exaggerated term "army," as though to magnify the sacrifice required of them. Gideon had only said "my followers." Verse 6. - And the princes of Succoth, etc. Nothing could be more selfish, cowardly, and unpatriotic, than the conduct of the chief men of Succoth. Instead of aiding Gideon in his gallant enterprise for the deliverance of his country, they refused even food to his weary followers, for fear of the possibility of incurring the anger of the Midianites in ease Gideon should fail. Their conduct and that of the men of Penuel is perhaps one among many indications how little real union there was between the tribes on the opposite sides of the Jordan (see Judges 5:16, 17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the leadersשָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Succoth סֻכּ֔וֹת (suk·kō·wṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt asked, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “[Are] the hands הֲ֠כַף (hă·ḵap̄) Article | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan of Zebah זֶ֧בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2078: Zebah -- a Midianite king and Zalmunna וְצַלְמֻנָּ֛ע (wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6759: Zalmunna -- a king of Midian already עַתָּ֖ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time in your possession, בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ (bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we should give נִתֵּ֥ן (nit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set bread לָֽחֶם׃ (lā·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain to your army?” לִֽצְבָאֲךָ֖ (liṣ·ḇā·’ă·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Judges 8:6 NIVJudges 8:6 NLT Judges 8:6 ESV Judges 8:6 NASB Judges 8:6 KJV Judges 8:6 BibleApps.com Judges 8:6 Biblia Paralela Judges 8:6 Chinese Bible Judges 8:6 French Bible Judges 8:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 8:6 The princes of Succoth said Are (Jd Judg. 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