Judges 8:26

“And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels’ necks.”

"And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels’ necks." - Judges 8:26
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What does Judges 8:26 mean?

Judges 8:26 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were…

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The Weight of Gold: A Lesson on Priorities and Legacy

In Judges 8:26, we encounter a striking moment in the narrative of Gideon’s victory over the Midianites. The verse states: “And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment…

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A Prayer for Abundant Wisdom and Discernment from God's Wealth

O Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I draw near to You, recognizing that You are the source of all wisdom, understanding, and wealth. I stand in awe of Your infinite love and grace, and I come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and insight…

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Judges 8:26 - "And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks."
John 8:26 - "I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him."
Judges 3:26 - "And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath."
Exodus 18:26 - "And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves."
Judges 9:8-15
1 Chronicles 26:29 - "¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges."
John 8:15 - "Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man."
Judges 12:8 - "¶ And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel."
Judges 19:26 - "Then came the woman in the dawning of the day, and fell down at the door of the man's house where her lord was, till it was light."
Judges 9:26 - "And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him."
Judges 1:26 - "And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day."
Isaiah 1:26 - "And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city."
Judges 8:17 - "And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city."
Judges 8:29 - "And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house."
Proverbs 8:16 - "By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth."
Numbers 26:8 - "And the sons of Pallu; Eliab."
Judges 8:13 - "¶ And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up,"
Judges 18:26 - "And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house."
Judges 8:8 - "¶ And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him."
romans 8:26-28
Acts 26:6 - "And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:"
Psalms 7:8 - "The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me."
1 Chronicles 8:26 - "And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,"
Judges 2:8 - "And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old."
Gideon's ephod in Judges 8:29 and peoplw worshipping him
"¶ And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel." - Judges 12:8
Judges 18:8 - "And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What say ye?"
"Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man." - John 8:15
Judges 16:26 - "And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them."