Judg 8:13-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 8:13-17: 8:13-17 The return journey was probably a straight course (through the unknown Heres Pass ) rather than the circular approach needed for the ambush. • That a typical young man from Succoth could write down the names is evidence that the newly developed alphabetic writing system had taken root in Israel. • Gideon’s practice of retribution and execution was the norm in his time, though Gideon’s reputation as the Lord’s servant was better served by his skillful diplomacy (8:1-3 ) than by vindictive punishment.

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‏ Judges 8:13-17

Summary for Judg 8:13-17: 8:13-17 ^a The return journey was probably a straight course (through the unknown Heres Pass) rather than the circular approach needed for the ambush.

• That a typical young man from Succoth could write down the names is evidence that the newly developed alphabetic writing system had taken root in Israel.

• Gideon’s practice of retribution and execution was the norm in his time, though Gideon’s reputation as the Lord’s servant was better served by his skillful diplomacy (8:1-3 ^b) than by vindictive punishment.