Judges 8:32

“And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.”

"And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites." - Judges 8:32
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What does Judges 8:32 mean?

Judges 8:32 (KJV) reads, "And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites." This verse comes at the end of the story of Gideon, one of the judges of Israel. Gideon is known for his leadership in…

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A Legacy of Faith: The Life and Death of Gideon

As we delve into the life of Gideon, we encounter a figure marked by both triumph and tragedy, a leader chosen by God to deliver Israel from oppression. The poignant words from Judges 8:32 tell us, "And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the…

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A Prayer for a Life Well-Lived: Reflecting on the Legacy of Gideon

O Lord of Heaven and Earth, As we gather in spirit and truth, we turn our hearts and minds toward You, the One who knows our beginning from the end. We humbly approach Your throne with awe and reverence, recalling the words of Scripture: "And Gideon the son of Joash died in a…

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Judges 8:32 - "¶ And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites."
1 Kings 8:32 - "Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness."
Deuteronomy 32:31 - "For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges."
Judges 9:32 - "Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:"
Judges 1:32 - "But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: for they did not drive them out."
Matthew 8:32
Matthew 8:32
Matthew 8:32
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 32:8
Judges 11:32 - "¶ So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands."
Judges 9:8-15
1 Corinthians 11:32 - "But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world."
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 6:32 - "Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar."
Judges 20:32 - "And the children of Benjamin said, They are smitten down before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, Let us flee, and draw them from the city unto the highways."
"For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges." - Deuteronomy 32:31
Ezra 8:32 - "And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days."
Job 32:8 - "But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding."
The Plague of Flies - Exodus 8:20-32.
The Plague of Flies - Exodus 8:20-32
The Plague of Flies - Exodus 8:20-32
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."