Fragments From The Lost Writings Of Irenaeus

By Irenæus

Fragment XVIII. And this was not without meaning; but that by means of the number of the

And this was not without meaning; but that by means of the number of the ten men, [4825] he (Gideon) might appear as having Jesus for a helper, as [is indicated] by the compact entered into with them. And when he did not choose to partake with them in their idol-worship, they threw the blame upon him: for "Jerubbaal" signifies the judgment-seat of Baal.