Judges 8:9

And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

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Interpretation

Gideon's men were faint, yet pursuing; fatigued with what they had done, yet eager to do more against their enemies. It is many a time the true Christian's case, fainting, and yet pursuing.

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Glossary

Penuel Place: Face of God, a place not far from Succoth, on the east of the Jordan and north of the river Jabbok. It is also called “Peniel. ” Here Jacob wrestled ( Gen. 32:24-32 ) “with a man”. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.