Parallel Verses New International Version So because Gideon broke down Baal's altar, they gave him the name Jerub-Baal that day, saying, "Let Baal contend with him." King James Bible Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. Darby Bible Translation And on that day they called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead with him, because he has broken down his altar. World English Bible Therefore on that day he named him Jerub-Baal, saying, "Let Baal contend against him, because he has broken down his altar." Young's Literal Translation And he calleth him, on that day, Jerubbaal, saying, 'The Baal doth plead against him, because he hath broken down his altar.' Judges 6:32 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe called him Jerubbaal - That is, Let Baal contend; changed, 2 Samuel 11:21, into Jerubbesheth, he shall contend against confusion or shame; thus changing baal, lord, into bosheth, confusion or ignominy. Some think that Jerubbaal was the same with Jerombalus, who, according to Sanchoniatho and Porphyry, was a priest of Jevo. But the history of Sanchoniatho is probably a forgery of Porphyry himself, and worthy of no credit. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Jerubbaal. that is, Let Baal plead Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead Jeremiah 11:13 For according to the number of your cities were your gods, O Judah... Library Gideon's Altar'Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah- shalom [God is peace].'--JUDGES vi. 24. I need not tell over again, less vividly, the picturesque story in this chapter, of the simple husbandman up in the hills, engaged furtively in threshing out a little wheat in some hollow in the rock where he might hide it from the keen eyes of the oppressors; and of how the angel of the Lord, unrecognised at first, appeared to him; and gradually there dawned upon his mind the suspicion … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether it is a Sin to Tempt God? Seasonable Counsel: Or, Advice to Sufferers. Judges Cross References Judges 6:31 But Joash replied to the hostile crowd around him, "Are you going to plead Baal's cause? Are you trying to save him? Whoever fights for him shall be put to death by morning! If Baal really is a god, he can defend himself when someone breaks down his altar." Judges 7:1 Early in the morning, Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) and all his men camped at the spring of Harod. The camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. Judges 8:35 They also failed to show any loyalty to the family of Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) in spite of all the good things he had done for them. 1 Samuel 12:11 Then the LORD sent Jerub-Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies all around you, so that you lived in safety. Jump to Previous Altar Baal Ba'al Baal's Broke Broken Cause Contend Jerubbaal Jerub-Baal Jerubba'al Plead Pulled Thrown TornJump to Next Altar Baal Ba'al Baal's Broke Broken Cause Contend Jerubbaal Jerub-Baal Jerubba'al Plead Pulled Thrown TornLinks Judges 6:32 NIVJudges 6:32 NLT Judges 6:32 ESV Judges 6:32 NASB Judges 6:32 KJV Judges 6:32 Bible Apps Judges 6:32 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:32 Chinese Bible Judges 6:32 French Bible Judges 6:32 German Bible Judges 6:32 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |