Judg 8:18-19 | MHM | STEP | Zebah and Zalmunna Slain After dealing with the disloyal Israelites, Gideon now turns his attention to the Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, who had committed a terrible crime against Gideon's own family. Gideon ensures that justice is served, even though the kings were powerful leaders. This shows Gideon's commitment to upholding righteousness and avenging wrongs done to his people. v. 18 : Gideon questioned Zebah and Zalmunna about the murder of his own brothers at Mount Tabor. Though he already knew the details, he wanted the kings to acknowledge their crime and the noble character of their victims, who "resembled the children of a king." This would make their punishment seem more justified.

‏ Judges 8:18-19

Zebah and Zalmunna Slain

After dealing with the disloyal Israelites, Gideon now turns his attention to the Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, who had committed a terrible crime against Gideon's own family. Gideon ensures that justice is served, even though the kings were powerful leaders. This shows Gideon's commitment to upholding righteousness and avenging wrongs done to his people.

v. 18: Gideon questioned Zebah and Zalmunna about the murder of his own brothers at Mount Tabor. Though he already knew the details, he wanted the kings to acknowledge their crime and the noble character of their victims, who "resembled the children of a king." This would make their punishment seem more justified.

v. 19: Gideon declared that the slain men were his own brothers, making this a personal matter of blood vengeance. As the nearest relative of the murdered men, Gideon had the right and responsibility to avenge their deaths, even though the kings were powerful leaders.