Judges 8:19
The Scripture
(19) And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Gideon’s brothers, who had betrayed him, kill his two sons and threaten his family, prompting him to flee to the wilderness where God commands him to build an altar. The chapter highlights the consequences of disobedience and the power of divine judgment, while also showing Gideon’s faithful response to God’s call.
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