Judges 8

Key People-

Gideon, Army of 300, Jether (Gideon’s son)

Men of Ephraim, Men of Succoth (own countrymen), Men of Penuel- (own countrymen and the place Jacob wrestled with God and met Esau)

Zebah and Zalmunna (Kings of Midian)

Ishmaelites (aka Midianites)

Geographical Locations

Succoth and Penuel- Both in Gad which is east of the Jordan and closer to Midian

Karkor which is in Ammonite territory

Orphah

Lessons To Be Learned-

Differences and disagreements between brethren can usually be settled peaceably if either party is willing to do so.

Weakness of faith will bring chastisement

Perseverance for the Lord will pay off, even though others refuse to come to our aid

The Lord should always be our Ruler, and the honor of men must be received with humility.

Though the worldly-minded do not long remember the Lord’s great men, His record will always bear their names.