And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
Gideon carried out judgment upon Penuel in response to the refusal of its men to assist him in his campaign. The punishment took the form of demolishing the defensive tower that belonged to the city. Along with the destruction of the tower, he put to death the men of Penuel.
Gideon carried out judgment upon Penuel in response to the refusal of its men to assist him in his campaign. The punishment took the form of demolishing the defensive tower that belonged to the city. Along with the destruction of the tower, he put to death the men of Penuel.