Judges 8:30
“And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives.”

What does Judges 8:30 mean?
The verse Judges 8:30 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives." This verse comes at the end of the story of Gideon, a judge and military leader of the Israelites during a time of oppression by…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Legacy of Gideon: Lessons from the Life of Leadership and Fatherhood
The verse from Judges 8:30, "And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives," serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of leadership and the responsibilities that accompany it. Gideon, a man of valor chosen by God to deliver Israel…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Legacy and Wisdom in Relationships
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I lift my voice in thanksgiving and supplication. I consider the life of Your chosen servant, Gideon, who is so beautifully chronicled in Your Word. In Judges 8:30, it is written, "And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body…
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