Judg 8:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 8:1-3: 8:1-3 Ephraim , the dominant tribe of the north-central hill country, produced only a minor judge, Tola (10:1 ). The Ephraimites resented their omission from the battle, if only because they hoped for a share of the spoils. When summoned, they did the job at hand. Gideon gave a gracious and humble answer, which turned away Ephraim’s anger (see Prov 15:1 ; contrast Jephthah, Judg 12:1-4 ). Gideon’s and Ephraim’s victories over Oreb and Zeeb and their armies became the stuff of legend (cp. Ps 83:11-12 ; Isa 10:26 ).

cProv 15:1►

dJudg 12:1-4►

ePs 83:11-12►

fIsa 10:26►

‏ Judges 8:1-3

Summary for Judg 8:1-3: 8:1-3 ^a Ephraim, the dominant tribe of the north-central hill country, produced only a minor judge, Tola (10:1 ^b). The Ephraimites resented their omission from the battle, if only because they hoped for a share of the spoils. When summoned, they did the job at hand. Gideon gave a gracious and humble answer, which turned away Ephraim’s anger (see Prov 15:1 ^c; contrast Jephthah, Judg 12:1-4 ^d). Gideon’s and Ephraim’s victories over Oreb and Zeeb and their armies became the stuff of legend (cp. Ps 83:11-12 ^e; Isa 10:26 ^f).