Judges 8:9

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

So he said to the men of Penuel, When I come back in peace, I will have this tower broken down.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

He spoke also to the men of Penuel, saying, "When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower."

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Clarke's Judges 8:9 Bible Commentary

I will break down this tower - Probably they had not only denied him, but insultingly pointed to a tower in which their chief defense lay; and intimated to him that he might do his worst, for they could amply defend themselves.

Wesley's Judges 8:9 Bible Commentary

8:9 Your tower - Your confidence in which makes you thus proud and presumptuous.