Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
he spake . . ., When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower—Intent on the pursuit, and afraid of losing time, he postponed the merited vengeance till his return. His confident anticipation of a triumphant return evinces the strength of his faith; and his specific threat was probably provoked by some proud and presumptuous boast, that in their lofty watchtower the Penuelites would set him at defiance.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Judges 8:9:
Judges 8:1
1 Kings 12:25
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