And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
And he brake down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
And he had the tower of Penuel broken down and the men of the town put to death.
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.
And he brake down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
The men of the city - Perhaps the rulers; who, it is likely, had possession of the tower or citadel, and so could tyrannize over the people. Gideon killed the great men, and beat down their towers, but did not injure the inhabitants.
8:17 Slew the men of the city - Not all of them; probably those only who had affronted him.