Judges 8:8-9
8:8 He went up from there to Penuel and made the same request. 1 The men of Penuel responded the same way the men of Succoth had. 2
8:9 He also threatened 3 the men of Penuel, warning, 4 “When I return victoriously, 5 I will tear down this tower.”
Judges 8:17
8:17 He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.
1 tn Heb “and spoke to them in the same way.”
2 tn Heb “The men of Penuel answered him just as the men of Succoth answered.”
3 tn Heb “said to.” The translation “threatened” is interpretive, but is clearly indicated by the context.
4 tn Heb “saying.”
5 tn Or “safely.” Heb “in peace.”