Judges 8:35

Verse

They did not show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good things he had done for Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

neither showed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had showed unto Israel.

Bible in Basic English

And they were not kind to the house of Jerubbaal, that is, Gideon, in reward for all the good he had done to Israel.

Free Bible Version

They did not show any respect to the family of Jerub-baal (Gideon) for all the good he had done for Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Neither shewed they mercy on the house of Ierubbaal, or Gideon, according to al the goodnesse which he had shewed vnto Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither shewed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, namely, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shewed unto Israel.

Translation for Translators

And even though Gideon had done many good things for the Israelis, they were not kind to Gideon’s family.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They did not keep their promises to the house of Jerub Baal (that is, Gideon), in return for all the good he had done in Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

Neither showed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, namely Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shown to Israel.

World English Bible

neither did they show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, that is, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shown to Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

neither have they done kindness with the house of Jerubbaal — Gideon — according to all the good which he did with Israel.

Context

Gideon’s Death

³⁴The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.³⁵They did not show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good things he had done for Israel.

Sermons

Gideon #2: The Preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ

Ed Miller

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Summary

This verse reflects the Israelites' unfaithfulness to God after the death of Gideon, as they turned to idolatry by worshiping the false god Baal. It illustrates the recurring cycle of sin, judgment, repentance, and deliverance seen throughout the book of Judges. The people's disobedience led them away from God's protection and blessings, resulting in spiritual and moral decline. Ultimately, this verse serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of forsaking the one true God and the importance of remaining faithful to Him.

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