士师记第8章

《圣经》士师记-第8章

士8:1 以法莲人对基甸说：“你去与米甸人争战，没有招我们同去，为什么这样待我们呢？”他们就与基甸大大的争吵。 (串)士12:1

†[吕]以法莲人对基甸说：“你去和米甸人交战，没有招我们一同去，为什么这样待我们呢？”他们就和基甸极力吵闹。

†[思]那时厄弗辣因人对基德红说：“你去攻打米德杨时，没有召叫我们，你为什么这样对待我们？”他们激烈的与他争吵。

†[当代]这事以后，以法莲的族长对基甸非常不满，质问他说：“为什么你攻打米甸人的时候不召我们同去呢？”

†[新译]以法莲人对基甸说：“你去与米甸人争战的时候，没有召我们同去，你为什么这样待我们呢？”他们就与他激烈地争辩起来。

†[Wlb]以法莲人谓基甸曰、尔与米甸人战、而不招我、何待我如是、遂切责之、

†[Xdv]以法莲人对基甸说：“你去打米甸人时，为什么不召我们？你为什么这样待我们？”他们痛责基甸。

†[Kjv]And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.

†[Nkjv]Now the men of Ephraim said to him, "Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?" And they reprimanded him sharply.

†[BBE]And the men of Ephraim came and said to him, Why did you not send for us when you went to war against Midian? And they said sharp and angry words to him.

†[GNT] Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon, "Why didn't you call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this?" They complained bitterly about it.

†[NIV]Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, "Why have you treated us like this? Why didn't you call us when you went to fight Midian?" And they criticized him sharply.

怀爱伦注释　　慎重的回答平息了忿怒──基甸的谦虚和慎重的回答平息了以法莲人的忿怒，因而他们便平安地转回到他们的家中，在今日的世界中存在着多少发生自以法连人同样之控告的恶性，假若那些受不公平控告或谴责的人显示出基甸的温柔和忘我的精神，必能避免了许多的邪恶。（《时兆》1881.7.21）
本会注释　　以法莲是巴勒斯坦北方人口最多和最重要的支派。他们妒忌基甸的领袖地位。在基甸的号召下，以法莲人曾立即集合起来，以证明他们的力量和对国家的忠诚。踌躇满志和心存傲气使得他们遇见基甸时，就责备他没有在战争开始时呼召他们，说若不问他们，没有人能采取行动抵抗共同的仇敌。他们的傲气部分归因于自己的实力，部分是因为以色列公认的领袖约书亚也是以法莲人。后来以法莲支派又变得傲慢自大（士12:1-7）。那次他们招致耻辱的惨败。
　　我们在这里可以找到本故事最重要的教训之一。与其他北方各支派一样，以法莲在反抗米甸人掠夺的过程中没有什么作为。与其他支派一样，他们仅在敌人逃跑时才有足够的勇气投入战斗。今天有许多人也对别人勇敢的计划评头论足，并置身局外袖手旁观，直到事情明显有成功的把握时，才投机取巧抢占功劳。这种态度应当予以谴责。

士8:2 基甸对他们说：“我所行的岂能比你们所行的呢？以法莲拾取剩下的葡萄不强过亚比以谢所摘的葡萄吗？ (串)赛24:13耶49:9俄1:5弥7:1

†[吕]基甸对他们说：“我现在所行的怎能比得上你们呢？以法莲摘取剩下的葡萄、不强过亚比以谢所割取的么？

†[思]他回答他们说：“我所行的怎能比得上你们呢？厄弗辣因所拾的不比阿彼厄则尔所收的葡萄更好吗？

†[当代]基甸回答说：“上帝让你们擒获俄立和西伊伯两名米甸人的大将，我所做的有哪一件能与这事相比呢？你们最后所立的大功，比我们起初所做的更重要啊。”基甸这么一说，以法莲人的怒气就平息了。

†[新译]基甸对他们说：“我所行的怎能比得上你们呢？在以法莲拾取剩下的葡萄，不是比在亚比以谢收摘的葡萄更好吗？

†[Wlb]基甸曰、我之所为、岂能比尔之所为、以法莲所采之遗果、讵不胜于亚比以谢所敛之葡萄乎、

†[Xdv]基甸告诉他们：“我所能做到的比不上你们所做的；你们以法莲人所捡拾的葡萄比我们亚比以谢人的上等葡萄好得多呢！

†[Kjv]And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

†[Nkjv]So he said to them, "What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

†[BBE]And he said to them, What have I done in comparison with you? Is not that which Ephraim took up after the grape-cutting better than all the grapes which Abiezer got in from the grape-cutting?

†[GNT] But he told them, "What I was able to do is nothing compared with what you have done. Even the little that you people of Ephraim did is worth more than what my whole clan has done.

†[NIV]But he answered them, "What have I accomplished compared to you? Aren't the gleanings of Ephraim's grapes better than the full grape harvest of Abiezer?

本会注释　　拾取剩下的。剩余之物
　　亚比以谢所摘的葡萄。基甸甚至没有提到自己，而是谦虚地提到亚比以谢家与他一起的三百人。基甸用这个经典的比喻，暗示以法莲随后取得的成就大于他和他的队伍。然而这样的评价也不无根据，因为以法莲取得了重大的胜利（见赛10:26），尽管他们争战的记载极为简略。
　　基甸的领袖特质和自控力使他能有效地应对嫉妒的以法莲人，他的谦恭和交际技巧平息了他们的怒气，使他自己从窘困中解脱出来。

士8:3 上帝已将米甸人的两个首领俄立和西伊伯交在你们手中；我所行的岂能比你们所行的呢？”基甸说了这话，以法莲人的怒气就消了。 (串)士7:25诗83:11|箴15:1

†[吕]上帝已把米甸的首领俄立和西伊伯交在你们手中；我能行什么来跟你们相比呢？”基甸说了这话，以法莲人气就消了。

†[思]天主将米德杨的首领敖勒布和则厄布交在你们手中，我所能行的怎能与你们相比？”为了他这番话，他们对他的怒气，就平息了。

†[当代]－

†[新译]　神已经把米甸人的两个首领：俄立和西伊伯，交在你们的手里了；我所行的怎能与你们相比呢？”基甸说了这话，他们的怒气就平息了。

†[Wlb]上帝以米甸二伯俄立西伊伯、付于尔手、尔之所为、我焉能及、基甸言此、以法莲人之怒遂息、

†[Xdv]上帝把米甸人的首领俄立和西伊伯交在你们手里；我所做的怎能跟你们相比呢？”他们听到基甸这话就不再生气了。

†[Kjv]God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.

†[Nkjv]God has delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. And what was I able to do in comparison with you?" Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that.

†[BBE]God has given into your hands the chiefs of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; what have I been able to do in comparison with you? And when he said this, their feeling about him became kinder.

†[GNT] After all, through the power of God you killed the two Midianite chiefs, Oreb and Zeeb. What have I done to compare with that?" When he said this, they were no longer so angry.

†[NIV]God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the Midianite leaders, into your hands. What was I able to do compared to you?" At this, their resentment against him subsided.

士8:4 基甸和跟随他的三百人到约但河过渡，虽然疲乏，还是追赶。 (串)士7:25

†[吕]基甸来到约但河过渡，他和跟随他的那三百人都过了渡，虽很疲乏，还追赶着。

†[思]基德红来到约但河，就渡过河；他与跟随他的叁百人，虽然都疲倦，仍继续追赶。

†[当代]其后，基甸就率领他的三百人渡过约旦河。他们虽然疲乏，却仍然继续追杀敌人。

†[新译]基甸来到约旦河，就过了河；他和与他在一起的三百人虽然都很疲乏，仍然追赶敌人。

†[Wlb]基甸与从者三百人、至约但济河、虽困惫、而仍追敌、

†[Xdv]基甸率领那三百人来到约旦河，渡过河；虽然他们都很疲倦，仍然继续追击敌人。

†[Kjv]And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

†[Nkjv]When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit.

†[BBE]Then Gideon came to Jordan and went over it with his three hundred, overcome with weariness and in need of food.

†[GNT] By this time Gideon and his three hundred men had come to the Jordan River and had crossed it. They were exhausted, but were still pursuing the enemy.

†[NIV]Gideon and his three hundred men, exhausted yet keeping up the pursuit, came to the Jordan and crossed it.

本会注释　　到约旦河。现在接着士7:24继续讲述基甸追赶米甸人。米甸人的一股逃兵被以法莲阻截并消灭；其他人则渡过约旦河逃进了基列山地。
　　虽然疲乏，还是追赶。虽然基甸和跟随他的人在追击米甸军队争战中又累又饿，但他们在约旦河没有停歇下来，而是直接过河，继续追赶敌人。他们竭尽全力，乘胜追击。就如我们属灵的争战需要坚持不懈，持之以恒，不可懈怠。许多基督徒属灵的得胜就是因为他们“虽然疲乏，还是追赶”的精神。

士8:5 基甸对疏割人说：“求你们拿饼来给跟随我的人吃，因为他们疲乏了；我们追赶米甸人的两个王西巴和撒慕拿。” (串)创33:17诗60:6

†[吕]基甸对疏割人说：“请把几个饼给跟随我的人吃，因为他们很疲乏，我呢、又在追赶着米甸王西巴和撒慕拿。”

†[思]他向稣苛特人说：“请你们给跟随我的人几个饼吃，因为他们疲倦了，我还愿意追赶米德杨的两个王子则巴黑和匝耳慕纳。”

†[当代]基甸疲于追赶西巴和撒慕拿两个米甸王因而缺乏食物，就向疏割人商借军粮；

†[新译]基甸对疏割人说：“求你们把几个饼给跟随我的人吃，因为他们疲乏了，我还要继续追赶米甸人和两个王西巴和撒慕拿。”

†[Wlb]基甸谓疏割人曰、我追米甸二王西巴撒慕拿、从者困惫、请给以饼、

†[Xdv]他们到了疏割，基甸对城里的居民说：“请给我的兵士一些面包，他们太累了。我正在追击米甸王西巴和撒慕拿。”

†[Kjv]And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.

†[Nkjv]Then he said to the men of Succoth, "Please give loaves of bread to the people who follow me, for they are exhausted, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian."

†[BBE]And he said to the men of Succoth, Give bread cakes to my people, for they are overcome with weariness, and I am going on after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.

†[GNT] When they arrived at Sukkoth, he said to the men of the town, "Please give my men some loaves of bread. They are exhausted, and I am chasing Zebah and Zalmunna, the Midianite kings."

†[NIV]He said to the men of Succoth, "Give my troops some bread; they are worn out, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian."

本会注释　　疏割。直译是“棚”。这是迦得支派的城，位于雅博河沿岸山丘开始耸立的地方，离雅博河流入约旦河的河口不远。疏割的名字由雅各为牲畜搭棚而来（创33:17）。
　　饼。直译是“圆状饼”或“圆圈”，指圣经经常提到的圆状扁平的饼。基甸的要求正当而合理，他为以色列争战，在需要帮助的时刻希望他的兄弟提供充饥的食物，这是合乎情理的。
　　这就象教会的属灵争战也需要弟兄的支持一样，拒绝这样做是令人羞耻的事情。上帝对古时以色列人的教导是：“牛在场上踹谷的时候，不可笼住它的嘴”（申25:4）。保罗在他的属灵争战中应用这一经文，将这一条例作为支持福音事工工人义不容辞的责任。（林前9:9）。
　　西巴和撒慕拿。这两个人的名字可能是双关语。西巴的意思是“献祭”或“献祭的牺牲”。撒慕拿的意思可能是“撒慕（神）统治”，“撤回保护”。

士8:6 疏割人的首领回答说：“西巴和撒慕拿已经在你手里，你使我们将饼给你的军兵吗？” (串)撒上25:11

†[吕]疏割的首领说：“是不是西巴和撒慕拿的手掌现在已在你手中、我们就该将饼给你的军队吃呢？”

†[思]稣苛特人的头目回答说：“难道则巴黑和匝耳慕纳的手已在你的掌握中，我们就该把饼送给你的军队吗？”

†[当代]可是，疏割的领袖却回答说：“纵然我们借了军粮给你们，难道你们就能擒获这两个米甸王吗？”

†[新译]疏割人的首领回答：“西巴和撒慕拿现在不是已经在你的手里吗？我们应该把饼送给你的军队吃吗？”

†[Wlb]疏割牧伯曰、西巴撒慕拿之手、岂在尔手、而使我以饼给尔军乎、

†[Xdv]但是疏割的首领说：“我们何必供食物给你的军队呢？你还没有抓到西巴和撒慕拿呢！”

†[Kjv]And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

†[Nkjv]And the leaders of Succoth said, "Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?"

†[BBE]But the chiefs of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna even now in your hand that we are to give bread to your army?

†[GNT] But the leaders of Sukkoth said, "Why should we give your army any food? You haven't captured Zebah and Zalmunna yet."

†[NIV]But the officials of Succoth said, "Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your troops?"

本会注释　　疏割人的首领。这些首领的职责和公务见14节。这些首领拒绝为基甸的人提供食物，且要为他们的怯懦和对弟兄的嘲弄承担罪责。他们看见一万五千米甸人经过时，可能会想：“这一点人如何能抵抗这么多的敌人呢？我们会因帮助追赶者而落到米甸人的手里招致耻辱和惩罚吧。”因此，他们就只顾自己的小利，表现出极度的自私，而将民族大义和对同胞的怜悯之情抛之脑后。他们作了实利主义的榜样，宁愿侍奉外邦的暴君也不愿冒险亏损。此外，他们的吝啬也使他们舍不得给这三百人提供食物。

士8:7 基甸说：“耶和华将西巴和撒慕拿交在我手之后，我就用野地的荆条和枳棘打伤你们。” (串)本章16

†[吕]基甸说：“好，永恒主将西巴和撒慕拿交在我手那时候，我就要把你们的肉跟野地里的荆条和枳棘踹在一起。”

†[思]基德红说：“好罢！几时上主把则巴黑和匝耳慕纳交在我手中，我必要用茨条和荆棘鞭挞你们的身体。”

†[当代]基甸对他们说：“你们瞧吧！在主把他们交在我们手中的时候，我就必定回来，用荒野的荆棘鞭打你们。”

†[新译]基甸说：“好吧，耶和华把西巴和撒慕拿交在我手里的时候，我就必用野地的荆棘鞭打你们的身体。”

†[Wlb]基甸曰、迨耶和华以西巴撒慕拿、付于我手、我必以旷野之荆棘、扑尔之体、

†[Xdv]基甸说：“好吧！上主把西巴和撒慕拿交给我以后，我要用旷野的荆棘打你们。”

†[Kjv]And Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.

†[Nkjv]So Gideon said, "For this cause, when the LORD has delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers!"

†[BBE]Then Gideon said, Because of this, when the Lord has given Zebah and Zalmunna into my hands, I will have you stretched on a bed of thorns of the waste land and on sharp stems, and have you crushed as grain is crushed on a grain-floor.

†[GNT] So Gideon said, "All right! When the Lord has handed Zebah and Zalmunna over to me, I will beat you with thorns and briers from the desert!"

†[NIV]Then Gideon replied, "Just for that, when the LORD has given Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, I will tear your flesh with desert thorns and briers."

本会注释　　打伤你们。基甸以此恐吓来回答首领的讥笑。他知道如何安抚以法莲人，而他们也提供了帮助。他把疏割的首领看作叛国者，威胁要给予公正的惩罚。

士8:8 基甸从那里上到毗努伊勒，对那里的人也是这样说；毗努伊勒人也与疏割人回答他的话一样。 (串)创32:30,31王上12:25

†[吕]基甸从那里上毗努伊勒，对那里的人也这样说；毗努伊勒人回答他、也像疏割人所回答他的一样。

†[思]以后由那上去，到了培奴耳，也向他们说了同样的话；培奴耳人回答他也像稣苛特人一样。

†[当代]基甸又上毗努伊勒借粮，也同样遭受拒绝。

†[新译]基甸从那里上到毗努伊勒，也向他们说了同样的话；毗努伊勒人回答他也像疏割人回答的一样。

†[Wlb]由此而上、至毗努伊勒、亦如是以请、其人所答、如疏割人、

†[Xdv]基甸往前走，来到比努伊勒，向那里的人提出同样的要求。那里的人所回答的跟疏割人一样。

†[Kjv]And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.

†[Nkjv]Then he went up from there to Penuel and spoke to them in the same way. And the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.

†[BBE]So he went up from there to Penuel and made the same request to the men of Penuel; but they gave him the same answer as the men of Succoth had given.

†[GNT] Gideon went on to Penuel and made the same request of the people there, but the men of Penuel gave the same answer as the men of Sukkoth.

†[NIV]From there he went up to Peniel and made the same request of them, but they answered as the men of Succoth had.

本会注释　　毗努伊勒。直译是“上帝之面”。这是雅各与天使摔跤的地方（创32:22,30）。它在雅博河的浅滩附近，可能是从疏割逆流而上数公里。

士8:9 他向毗努伊勒人说：“我平平安安回来的时候，我必拆毁这楼。” (串)王上22:27,28

†[吕]他也向毗努伊勒人说：“我平平安安回来时，就要拆毁这谯楼。”

†[思]他也对培奴耳人说：“当我平安回来时，我必拆毁这座碉堡。”

†[当代]基甸一怒之下就对他们说：“事成以后，我必定回来拆毁这座城堡。”

†[新译]他亦对毗努伊勒人说：“我平平安安回来的时候，我必拆毁这座望楼。”

†[Wlb]基甸谓之曰、我平安而归时、必毁此台、

†[Xdv]因此基甸对他们说：“我会平平安安地回来，那时候，我要拆毁这座城堡！”

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

†[Nkjv]So he also spoke to the men of Penuel, saying, "When I come back in peace, I will tear down this tower!"

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

†[GNT] So he said to them, "I am going to come back safe and sound, and when I do, I will tear this tower down!"

†[NIV]So he said to the men of Peniel, "When I return in triumph, I will tear down this tower."

本会注释　　平平安安。即不受伤害，获得成功和胜利。
　　这楼。可能是用作防御工事的一个塔楼和危险时期的避难所。墙内可能是用石头修筑的，毗努伊勒的首领感到很安全，不怕米甸人和基甸的攻击，所以他们轻蔑地拒绝帮助以色列人。基甸因他们拒绝帮助，就威胁要回来拆毁这楼，尽管他们现在心安理得的并且无礼地拒绝他的呼吁。

士8:10 那时，西巴和撒慕拿并跟随他们的军队都在加各，约有一万五千人，就是东方人全军所剩下的；已经被杀约有十二万拿刀的。 (串)士6:3,33;7:12

†[吕]那时西巴和撒慕拿并跟随他们的军兵都在加各，约有一万五千人，就是东方人全营一共所留下的；至于倒毙的就有十二万人是能拔刀的。

†[思]那时则巴黑和匝耳慕纳正在卡尔科尔，他们的军队约有一万五千人，这是全部东方子民所剩下的军队，因为已有十二万持刀的被击毙了。

†[当代]那时，西巴和撒慕拿带著一万五千残兵来到加各。他们的军队所剩下的就只有这么多，因为有十二万人已经被歼灭了。

†[新译]那时，西巴和撒慕拿正在加各，与他们在一起的军队约有一万五千人，就是东方人全营剩下的，因为有十二万持刀的已经倒下了。

†[Wlb]当时东方执刃之军旅、陨者十有二万、所遗一万五千、从西巴撒慕拿在加各、

†[Xdv]当时，西巴和撒慕拿跟他们的军队在加各。整个旷野部族只剩下残兵一万五千人，已经有十二万人阵亡。

†[Kjv]Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

†[Nkjv]Now Zebah and Zalmunna were at Karkor, and their armies with them, about fifteen thousand, all who were left of all the army of the people of the East; for one hundred and twenty thousand men who drew the sword had fallen.

†[BBE]Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor and their armies with them, about fifteen thousand men, those of all the army of the children of the east who were still living; for a hundred and twenty thousand of their swordsmen had been put to death.

†[GNT] Zebah and Zalmunna were at Karkor with their army. Of the whole army of desert tribesmen, only about 15,000 were left; 120,000 soldiers had been killed.

†[NIV]Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with a force of about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of the armies of the eastern peoples; a hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had fallen.

本会注释　　加各。我们不知道此地的位置，可能在叙利亚沙漠边缘难以到达的火山岩地区。

士8:11 基甸就由挪巴和约比哈东边，从住帐棚人的路上去，杀败了米甸人的军兵，因为他们坦然无惧。 (串)民32:42|民32:35

†[吕]基甸就从一条路上去；这条路是通到那些奉命屯扎在挪巴和约比哈东边的帐棚的；基甸击败了米甸人的军营，那军营正自坦然无惧地不警备着。

†[思]基德红从诺巴黑和约革波哈东面，顺着住帐棚人的路上去，当敌人自以为安全的时候，袭击了军营，

†[当代]基甸取道挪巴和约比哈的东边，经过当地人的帐棚，出其不意地突袭米甸人。

†[新译]基甸就从挪巴和约比哈东面，顺着住帐棚的人的路上去；在敌军以为安全而不戒备的时候，击败了敌军。

†[Wlb]敌营方宴然、基甸由挪巴约比哈东、从居幕者之道、往而击之、

†[Xdv]基甸沿着挪巴和约比哈东面旷野边缘的道路前进，突击他们的军队。

†[Kjv]And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.

†[Nkjv]Then Gideon went up by the road of those who dwell in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah; and he attacked the army while the camp felt secure.

†[BBE]And Gideon went up by the way used by the people living in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and made an attack on the army when they had no thought of danger.

†[GNT] Gideon went on the road along the edge of the desert, east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and attacked the army by surprise.

†[NIV]Gideon went up by the route of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and fell upon the unsuspecting army.

本会注释　　挪巴。此地的位置无人知道。有人认为挪巴是民32:42提到的属玛拿西的一座同名城邑。
　　约比哈。迦得的一座城（民32:35）即现在叫做Jubeihat的遗址，在安曼东北10.4公里，疏割东南约29.6公里处。
　　从住帐棚人的路上去。基甸和他的队伍没有跟随米甸人逃跑的路线，而是绕道经过人烟稀少的贝多因游牧地区靠近他们的营地。经这条迂回路线，他就能收到出其不意，攻其不备的效果。

士8:12 西巴和撒慕拿逃跑；基甸追赶他们，捉住米甸的二王西巴和撒慕拿，惊散全军。 (串)诗83:11

†[吕]西巴和撒慕拿逃跑；基甸追赶他们，捉住了米甸那两个王西巴和撒慕拿，使他们的军兵惊惶狼狈。

†[思]则巴黑和匝耳慕纳落荒而逃，基德红在后面追赶，捉住了那两个米德杨王子则巴黑和匝耳慕纳，并使全军覆没。

†[当代]巴西和撒慕拿仓皇逃走，却被基甸追上，捉住他们，然后把米甸人全军一举歼灭。

†[新译]西巴和撒慕拿逃跑；基甸追赶他们，捉住了米甸人的两个王西巴和撒慕拿，使全军都惊惶。

†[Wlb]米甸二王西巴撒慕拿遁、基甸追而擒之、溃其全军、

†[Xdv]米甸人的两个王──西巴和撒慕拿逃跑了；基甸追赶他们，俘掳了他们，使他们全军溃散。

†[Kjv]And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.

†[Nkjv]When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the whole army.

†[BBE]And Zebah and Zalmunna went in flight; and he went after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and put all the army to the curse.

†[GNT] The two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, ran away, but he pursued them and captured them, and caused their whole army to panic.

†[NIV]Zebah and Zalmunna, the two kings of Midian, fled, but he pursued them and captured them, routing their entire army.

本会注释　　米甸人可能以为他们已逃到了安全之地，远离受攻击的危险，在惊慌失措之后试图重振旗鼓。他们沿着逃跑过来的路线设立岗哨，警惕希伯来人的靠近。但是基甸及跟随他的人却巧妙地迂回包抄，出其不意的从营地东侧攻击米甸人。这一突袭，出乎米甸人意料，他们试图再次逃脱，但勇敢的希伯来人击杀了他们中的很多人，并捉住这两个王，西巴和撒慕拿。米甸人中其余的一小部分可能逃到沙漠里去了。

士8:13 约阿施的儿子基甸由希列斯坡从阵上回来，

†[吕]约亚施的儿子基甸由希列斯坡从战阵上回来，

†[思]约阿士的儿子基德红，从战场沿赫勒斯斜坡回来，

†[当代]事后，基甸取道希列斯的山坡回去。

†[新译]约阿施的儿子基甸从战场沿着希列斯的山坡回来，

†[Wlb]约阿施子基甸、自希列斯阪战场而返、

†[Xdv]约阿施的儿子基甸从战场回来，经过希列斯隘口的时候，

†[Kjv]And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up,

†[Nkjv]Then Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle, from the Ascent of Heres.

†[BBE]Then Gideon, the son of Joash, went back from the fight:

†[GNT] When Gideon was returning from the battle by way of Heres Pass,

†[NIV]Gideon son of Joash then returned from the battle by the Pass of Heres.

本会注释　　由希列斯坡。也可译为“太阳升起之前”。“由希列斯坡”的译文比较妥当，因为此处的希伯来单词cheres,不是平常所指的“太阳”，圣经这里是用作地名。意思似乎是基甸回到疏割，故意走与离开时不同的道路，为了使首领们意想不到，免得他们逃走。

士8:14 捉住疏割的一个少年人，问他：“疏割的首领长老是谁？”他就将首领长老七十七个人的名字写出来。

†[吕]捉住了疏割的一个青年人，问他疏割的首领长老是谁；他就把疏割的首领和长老七十七个人的名字写出来给他。

†[思]捉住了稣苛特的少年人，查问他。这少年人就给他写下稣苛特的首领和长老的名字，共七十七人。

†[当代]在那里，他掳获了一个疏割的少年，让他供出该城七十七个领袖的名字。

†[新译]捉住了疏割人中的一个青年人，查问他；他就把疏割的首领和长老的名字写给他，共七十七人。

†[Wlb]擒疏割一少者讯之、遂书疏割牧伯长老之名、凡七十七人、

†[Xdv]捉到一个疏割的青年，审询他。他给基甸写下疏割首领和长老的名单，共七十七人。

†[Kjv]And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, even threescore and seventeen men.

†[Nkjv]And he caught a young man of the men of Succoth and interrogated him; and he wrote down for him the leaders of Succoth and its elders, seventy-seven men.

†[BBE]And taking prisoner a young man of the people of Succoth, he got from him, in answer to his questions, a list of the chiefs of Succoth and the responsible men, seventy-seven men.

†[GNT] he captured a young man from Sukkoth and questioned him. The young man wrote down for Gideon the names of the seventy-seven leading men of Sukkoth.

†[NIV]He caught a young man of Succoth and questioned him, and the young man wrote down for him the names of the seventy-seven officials of Succoth, the elders of the town.

本会注释　　首领。希伯来语是sarim。译为“统治”，“首领”，“酋长”等，最常见的译法为“首领”。这里是指长老会议的首脑，负责军事和民事的领袖。
　　长老。城市居民家庭的领导人员，组成议会或统治集团。
　　写出来。一个来自疏割的青年被偶然地捉住，他就为基甸将疏割城首领长老的名写出来。因为他们都是疏割傲慢地拒绝帮助基甸的统治者，基甸无疑要把他们和城里的居民区别开来，以免惩罚到那些不该承担负责的百姓。

士8:15 基甸到了疏割，对那里的人说：“你们从前讥诮我说：‘西巴和撒慕拿已经在你手里，你使我们将饼给跟随你的疲乏人吗？’现在西巴和撒慕拿在这里。”

†[吕]基甸到了疏割人那里，就说：“你们从前指着西巴和撒慕拿讥骂我说：‘是不是西巴和撒慕拿的手掌现在已在你手中、我们就该将饼给你那些疲乏的人吃呢？’现在你看，西巴和撒慕拿在这里呢！”

†[思]基德红遂往稣苛特人那去说：“看！这是则巴黑和匝耳慕纳，你们为了他们曾讥笑我说：难道则巴黑和匝耳慕纳的手已在你掌握中，我们就该把饼送给你疲倦的人吗？”

†[当代]基甸回到疏割去，对那里的人说：“你们从前讥诮我，认为我永远捉不到西巴和撒慕拿；我们饥饿疲倦的时候，你们又不肯供应粮食。看清楚吧，西巴和撒慕拿就在这里！”

†[新译]基甸到了疏割人那里，就说：“你看，西巴和撒慕拿，你们为了他们曾经讥笑我说：‘西巴和撒慕拿现在不是在你的手里吗？我们应该把饼送给你那些疲乏的人吃吗？’”

†[Wlb]至疏割、语其人曰、昔尔讥我云、西巴撒慕拿之手、岂在尔手、而使我以饼给尔之惫卒乎、试观其人在此、

†[Xdv]基甸到疏割，对城里的人说：“还记得你们曾经拒绝帮助我吗？你们说我没捉到西巴和撒慕拿，所以不把食物给我疲乏的军队。现在你们看，他们就在这里！”

†[Kjv]And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

†[Nkjv]Then he came to the men of Succoth and said, "Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you ridiculed me, saying, "Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your weary men?"'

†[BBE]So he came to the men of Succoth and said, Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, on account of whom you made sport of me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna even now in your hand, that we are to give bread to your army who are overcome with weariness?

†[GNT] Then Gideon went to the men of Sukkoth and said, "Remember when you refused to help me? You said that you couldn't give any food to my exhausted army because I hadn't captured Zebah and Zalmunna yet. Well, here they are!"

†[NIV]Then Gideon came and said to the men of Succoth, "Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me by saying, 'Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your exhausted men?' "

士8:16 于是捉住那城内的长老，用野地的荆条和枳棘责打（原文作指教）疏割人；

†[吕]就把那城的长老跟野地的荆条和枳棘拿了来，用荆条和枳棘把疏割人教训了一顿（或译：把疏割人踹在荆条枳棘中）；

†[思]他于是捉住那城的长老，用旷野的茨条和荆棘惩罚了稣苛特居民。

†[当代]说完了，就捉住城中的领袖，用荒野的荆棘责打他们；

†[新译]于是拿住那城的长老，又拿起野地的荆棘，用荆棘把疏割人教训了一顿；

†[Wlb]遂执邑中长老、以旷野之荆棘惩疏割人、

†[Xdv]于是基甸用旷野的荆棘惩罚疏割的首领；

†[Kjv]And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.

†[Nkjv]And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.

†[BBE]Then he took the responsible men of the town and had them crushed on a bed of thorns and sharp stems.

†[GNT] He then took thorns and briers from the desert and used them to punish the leaders of Sukkoth.

†[NIV]He took the elders of the town and taught the men of Succoth a lesson by punishing them with desert thorns and briers.

本会注释　　捉住那城内的长老。现在基甸开始执行他在第7节中所说的话。文中没有具体讲述他如何捉拿这些长老，他们或许为了保全他们的城邑，就没有抵抗，因为基甸战胜米甸人的事实已打破了他们抵抗的意志。
　　责打（原文作“指教”）。用荆条和刺棘责打予以惩罚。对长老的惩罚也是给首领们一个有效的教训，以免他们再傲慢自大，对同胞以色列人漠不关心。

士8:17 又拆了毗努伊勒的楼，杀了那城里的人。 (串)本章8,9王上12:25

†[吕]又拆毁了毗努伊勒的谯楼，杀死了那城里的人。

†[思]以后又把培奴耳的碉堡拆毁，杀戮了城内的居民。

†[当代]他又到毗努伊勒去，拆毁他们的城堡，杀了当地的居民。

†[新译]又拆毁了毗努伊勒的望楼，杀死了那城里的人。

†[Wlb]毁毗努伊勒之台、杀其邑人、

†[Xdv]他也拆毁了比努伊勒的城堡，杀了城里的人。

†[Kjv]And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.

†[Nkjv]Then he tore down the tower of Penuel and killed the men of the city.

†[BBE]And he had the tower of Penuel broken down and the men of the town put to death.

†[GNT] He also tore down the tower at Penuel and killed the men of that city.

†[NIV]He also pulled down the tower of Peniel and killed the men of the town.

本会注释　　毗努伊勒的人似乎要抵抗，基甸就拆毁他们的楼以示警告。他觉得必须杀掉他们。基甸本来已警告他们要拆毁这楼，或许是他们自己带领众人试图保卫这楼的愚蠢行为断送了他们的性命。
　　以色列新士师的这些强硬措施，或许是必要的警告方式。它告诉以色列各城邑中的百姓缺乏爱国心所导致的可能后果。对疏割和毗努伊勒的惩罚产生了效果，至少一定程度上阻止了零星的以色列城邑的独立行为，促使以色列人在将来受到侵略时，组成联合阵线共同抵抗敌人。

士8:18 基甸问西巴和撒慕拿说：“你们在他泊山所杀的人是什么样式？”回答说：“他们好象你，各人都有王子的样式。” (串)士4:6

†[吕]基甸对西巴和撒慕拿说：“你们在他泊山所杀的人在哪里？”他们说：“你什么样子，他们也什么样子；每一个都像王子的丰姿。”

†[思]然后询问则巴黑和匝耳慕纳说：“你们在大博尔山上杀戮的那些人是怎样的人呢？”他们答说：“他们像你们一样，个个都像君王的儿子。”

†[当代]基甸问西巴和撒慕拿说：“你们在他泊山所杀的是怎样的人呢？”他们回答说：“那些人看来好像王子一样，与你没有分别。”

†[新译]基甸问西巴和撒慕拿：“你们在他泊山上所杀的人，是什么模样的人？”他们回答：“他们像你一样，每一个都像王子的模样。”

†[Wlb]问西巴撒慕拿曰、尔在他泊、所杀之人若何、曰、似尔、俱有王子之状、

†[Xdv]基甸审问西巴和撒慕拿：“你们在他泊杀死的人是什么样子？”他们说：“他们很像你，个个都像王子。”

†[Kjv]Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.

†[Nkjv]And he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men were they whom you killed at Tabor?" So they answered, "As you are, so were they; each one resembled the son of a king."

†[BBE]Then he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, Where are the men whom you put to death at Tabor? And they gave answer, As you are, so were they; every one of them was like a king's son.

†[GNT] Then Gideon asked Zebah and Zalmunna, "What about the men you killed at Tabor?" They answered, "They looked like you - every one of them like the son of a king."

†[NIV]Then he asked Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?" "Men like you," they answered, "each one with the bearing of a prince."

本会注释　　基甸问西巴和撒慕拿说。基甸把捉住的两个王带到曾讥讽他战胜米甸军队能力的疏割和毗努伊勒众人面前，开始审判。这件事可能不是发生在毗努伊勒毁灭的当时，而是在数天后基甸回到俄弗拉家中之时。这一点从基甸的儿子益帖（20节）在场可以看出来。他胆怯，不敢拔刀杀这两个王。
　　是什么样式？希伯来语是'ephoh。译为“哪里”可能更为贴切，如得2:19和赛49:21 。七十士译本也译为“哪里”。基甸完全知道他的兄弟是被这两个王处死的。他的提问是向这两个王宣告，现在他们必须为此恶行付出代价。
　　你们……所杀的人。我们完全不清楚这场争战或屠杀的详情。似乎基甸有好几个弟兄在早期米甸人的掠袭中在他泊山附近被俘，并被这两个王杀死。这是第一次暗示基甸要他们偿还罪债。

士8:19 基甸说：“他们是我同母的弟兄，我指着永生的耶和华起誓，你们从前若存留他们的性命，我如今就不杀你们了。” (串)得3:13

†[吕]基甸说：“他们是我的弟兄，跟我同母生的；我指着永活的永恒主来起誓：假使你们从前让他们的活着，我现在就不杀死你们了。”

†[思]基德红说：“他们是我的兄弟，是我母亲的儿子：上主永在：如果你保留了他们不死，我也就不杀你们。”

†[当代]基甸惊叫起来：“他们一定是我的兄弟了，我起誓要杀掉你们，因为你们杀了我的兄弟；如果你们不是杀了我的兄弟，今天我就不会杀你们了。”

†[新译]基甸说：“他们是我的兄弟，是我母亲的儿子；我指着永活的耶和华起誓，如果你们从前让他们存活，我现在就不杀你们了。”

†[Wlb]曰、是我同母兄弟也、我指耶和华之生而誓、尔若存其命、我亦不杀尔、

†[Xdv]基甸说：“他们是我的兄弟，跟我同一个母亲生的。我发誓，你们没杀了他们，我就不杀你们。”

†[Kjv]And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.

†[Nkjv]Then he said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. As the LORD lives, if you had let them live, I would not kill you."

†[BBE]And he said, They were my brothers, my mother's sons: by the life of the Lord, if you had kept them safe, I would not put you to death.

†[GNT] Gideon said, "They were my brothers, my own mother's sons. I solemnly swear that if you had not killed them, I would not kill you."

†[NIV]Gideon replied, "Those were my brothers, the sons of my own mother. As surely as the LORD lives, if you had spared their lives, I would not kill you."

本会注释　　我同母的弟兄。基甸说这些人是他的亲弟兄。在一夫多妻的时代，这种说法是为了区别全亲弟兄和半亲弟兄。基甸同父同母的弟兄自然比同父异母的弟兄更亲。
　　若存留他们的性命。报血仇的律法要求把这两个王处死（民35:16-19）。他们其他的罪所受的处罚就会轻一些。

士8:20 于是对他的长子益帖说：“你起来杀他们。”但益帖因为是童子，害怕，不敢拔刀。

†[吕]就对他的长子益帖说：“你起来杀死他们。”但是那少年人因为还年少，害怕，没能拔出刀来。

†[思]他遂对自己的长子耶特尔说：“起来，杀死他们！”但是这孩童害怕，拔不出刀来，因为年纪还小。

†[当代]于是，基甸就命令长子益帖动手，但因为他年纪还轻，所以不敢杀人。

†[新译]于是对他的长子益帖说：“起来，把他们杀了吧。”但是那孩子不敢拔刀，只是害怕，因为他还是个孩子。

†[Wlb]遂谕长子益帖曰、尔起杀之、惟孺子不拔剑、以尚幼而惧故也、

†[Xdv]于是基甸对他的长子益帖说：“去把他们杀了！”但是益帖犹豫，没有拔刀，因为他还很年轻。

†[Kjv]And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

†[Nkjv]And he said to Jether his firstborn, "Rise, kill them!" But the youth would not draw his sword; for he was afraid, because he was still a youth.

†[BBE]Then he said to Jether, his oldest son, Up! Put them to death. But the boy did not take out his sword, fearing because he was still a boy.

†[GNT] Then he said to Jether, his oldest son, "Go ahead, kill them!" But the boy did not draw his sword. He hesitated, because he was still only a boy.

†[NIV]Turning to Jether, his oldest son, he said, "Kill them!" But Jether did not draw his sword, because he was only a boy and was afraid.

本会注释　　古时死于未成年的少年或妇女之手被看作是奇耻大辱（见士9:54）。

士8:21 西巴和撒慕拿说：“你自己起来杀我们吧！因为人如何，力量也是如何。”基甸就起来，杀了西巴和撒慕拿，夺获他们骆驼项上戴的月牙圈。 (串)诗83:11|赛3:18

†[吕]西巴和撒慕拿说：“你自己起来杀掉我们吧；因为人作样，他的勇力也怎样”；基甸就起来，将西巴和撒慕拿杀死，并且取下他们骆驼脖子上的月牙圈。

†[思]因此，则巴黑和匝耳慕纳说：“你亲自起来杀死我们罢！因为人怎样，他的力量也怎样。”基德红就起来杀了则巴黑和匝耳慕纳，拿去他们骆驼颈上的月牙环。

†[当代]西巴和撒慕拿对基甸说：“我们宁愿死在一个男子汉的手下。”基甸便亲手杀了他们，还夺去他们骆驼颈上的饰物。

†[新译]西巴和撒慕拿说：“你亲自起来杀我们吧；因为人怎样，他的力量也怎样。”于是基甸起来，把西巴和撒慕拿杀了，拿了他们骆驼颈项上的月牙圈。

†[Wlb]西巴撒慕拿曰、尔起杀我、盖人若何、其力亦如之、基甸遂起杀之、取其驼项之新月环、

†[Xdv]西巴和撒慕拿对基甸说：“你亲自下手杀我们吧！你才有这力气。”于是基甸杀了他们，把他们骆驼颈子上的装饰品拿走。

†[Kjv]Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.

†[Nkjv]So Zebah and Zalmunna said, "Rise yourself, and kill us; for as a man is, so is his strength." So Gideon arose and killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments that were on their camels' necks.

†[BBE]Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Up! Put an end to us yourself: for you have a man's strength. Then Gideon got up and put Zebah and Zalmunna to death and took the ornaments which were on their camels' necks.

†[GNT] Then Zebah and Zalmunna said to Gideon, "Come on, kill us yourself. It takes a man to do a man's job." So Gideon killed them and took the ornaments that were on the necks of their camels.

†[NIV]Zebah and Zalmunna said, "Come, do it yourself. 'As is the man, so is his strength.' " So Gideon stepped forward and killed them, and took the ornaments off their camels' necks.

本会注释　　你自己起来。原文的“你”是强调的。如果必死无疑，他们宁愿死在英雄的刀下而不愿死在一个小孩的手里。
　　人如何。即成年人有成年人的力气。不要指望小孩去做要求成年男人的气力才能做到的事。两个王自然愿意被一击致死，也不愿被一个小孩乱杀乱砍一气。那将更加痛苦的。
　　月牙圈。希伯来语是saharonim,意思是“小月亮”或“月牙”。该词在赛3:18中也译为“月牙圈”。今日贝多因人的骆驼项上仍然挂着月牙圈。在这两个王的骆驼项上戴的月牙圈可能是金的。

士8:22 以色列人对基甸说：“你既救我们脱离米甸人的手，愿你和你的儿孙管理我们。”

†[吕]以色列人对基甸说：“你既拯救了我们脱离米甸人的手，愿你管理我们，你的儿子孙子也管理我们。”

†[思]事后，以色列人便对基德红说：“你既然从米德杨手中拯救了我们，请你和你的子孙作我们的君王！”

†[当代]事后，以色列人要求基甸，说：“请你作我们的王吧！你既然救了我们脱离米甸人的手，我们都愿意归服在你和你子孙的统治之下。”

†[新译]以色列人对基甸说：“你既然拯救我们脱离了米甸人的手，求你和你的子孙统治我们。”

†[Wlb]以色列人谓基甸曰、尔既救我脱于米甸人手、尔及子孙当治我侪、

†[Xdv]后来，以色列人民对基甸说：“请作我们的统治者；你和你的子子孙孙都作我们的统治者，因为你救我们脱离了米甸人。”

†[Kjv]Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.

†[Nkjv]Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, "Rule over us, both you and your son, and your grandson also; for you have delivered us from the hand of Midian."

†[BBE]Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, Be our ruler, you and your son and your son's son after him; for you have been our saviour from the hands of Midian.

†[GNT] After that, the Israelites said to Gideon, "Be our ruler - you and your descendants after you. You have saved us from the Midianites."

†[NIV]The Israelites said to Gideon, "Rule over us-you, your son and your grandson-because you have saved us out of the hand of Midian."

本会注释　　基甸的勇气和毅力使以色列人赢得了巨大的胜利。组成基甸军队的各支派人向他提议，推举他作他们的王，并可由父至子传承下去。这个提议表达了一种越来越强烈的愿望，即以色列各支派要团结在一个君主政体之下。这样他们就更容易有效地相互支持共抵外侮。他们从周围的邻国可以看到在一个能干的君王之下团结努力的价值。这种愿望不断地滋长，直到扫罗的时代形成了君主制。

士8:23 基甸说：“我不管理你们，我的儿子也不管理你们，惟有耶和华管理你们。” (串)撒上8:7;12:12

†[吕]基甸对他们说：“我不管理你们，我儿子也不管理你们，只有永恒主管理你们。”

†[思]基德红回答他们说：“我不作你的君王，我的子孙也不作你们的君王，唯有上主是你们的君王。”

†[当代]基甸回答说：“我和我的儿子都不会作你们的王，主才是你们的王；但我有一个要求：请你们把从敌人那里夺来的耳环都给我。”原来米甸人本属以实玛利族，他们都是戴金耳环的。

†[新译]基甸回答他们：“我不统治你们，我的子孙也不统治你们，唯有耶和华统治你们。”

†[Wlb]基甸曰、我不治尔、我子亦不治尔、治尔者乃耶和华也、

†[Xdv]基甸说：“我不作你们的统治者；我的儿子也不作你们的统治者。上主要统治你们。”

†[Kjv]And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.

†[Nkjv]But Gideon said to them, "I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the LORD shall rule over you."

†[BBE]But Gideon said to them, I will not be a ruler over you, and my son will not be a ruler over you: it is the Lord who will be ruler over you.

†[GNT] Gideon answered, "I will not be your ruler, nor will my son. The Lord will be your ruler."

†[NIV]But Gideon told them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you."

本会注释　　基甸拒绝接受世袭的王位。他认识到他的一切成就都归功于上帝的能力。他被上帝选召为以色列民执行了一项特别的任务，并且完成了这项工作。上帝没有叫他作君王。他知道他的儿孙没有能力领导国家，除非上帝特别地选召他们。但上帝的呼召没有临到他的家庭，世袭统治地位的弱点就在这里。直系的后代往往不适合这样的工作。
　　基甸的高风亮节表现在他拒绝作王。这项提议一定是摆在他面前的一个试探，往往需要有比打败敌人更大的力量来抵御权力的诱惑。但基甸在那一刻忠于上帝。他的话成为他英雄业绩的最高表现。

士8:24 基甸又对他们说：“我有一件事求你们：请你们各人将所夺的耳环给我。”（原来仇敌是以实玛利人，都是戴金耳环的。） (串)赛3:19|创37:25,28;39:1

†[吕]基甸又对他们说：“我可有一个要求要求你们；你们各人请将所掠得的金环给我；［原来仇敌都带金环，因为他们是以实玛利人］。

†[思]基德红又向他们说：“我只向你们要求一件事：请将每人掠夺的金环给我。”原来依市玛耳人都有金环。

†[当代]－

†[新译]基甸又对他们说：“我有一个要求：请把你们各人夺得的耳环给我。”原来敌人都戴金耳环，因为他们是以实玛利人。

†[Wlb]又曰、我有所求、各以所获耳环予我、盖敌乃以实玛利人、有金耳环、

†[Xdv]他又说：“我只要求你们一件事，请把你们每个人夺来的耳环交给我。”（米甸人像其它旷野的居民一样，都戴金耳环。）

†[Kjv]And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)

†[Nkjv]Then Gideon said to them, "I would like to make a request of you, that each of you would give me the earrings from his plunder." For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.

†[BBE]Then Gideon said to them, I have a request to make to you; let every man give me the ear-rings he has taken. (For they had gold ear-rings, because they were Ishmaelites.)

†[GNT] But he went on to say, "Let me ask one thing of you. Every one of you give me the earrings you took." (The Midianites, like other desert people, wore gold earrings.)

†[NIV]And he said, "I do have one request, that each of you give me an earring from your share of the plunder." (It was the custom of the Ishmaelites to wear gold earrings.)

怀爱伦注释　　撒但唆使基甸引以色列民走迷路──撒但是决不懒惰的，他满心憎恶上帝和常引诱人走迷路，在耶和华的军队获得胜以后，这大仇敌便特别忙碌，他装作光明的天使，而来努力挫败上帝的工作，他向基甸倡议如此的思想和这般的计划，藉以引导以色列民行错路。（《时兆》1881.7.28）
　　首领们可能被导致迷路──那些身为高职位的人，可能会导致迷路，尤其他们在觉得没有危险的时候，那最有智慧的会犯错误，最强壮的会变得倦乏，人若过分的小心，往往会专注过分自信的大危险，务要不犯错误地向前进，我们必须有一全能之手扶持我们并在我们失足时而向我们施行一无穷怜悯的保证，唯独上帝能时常垂听我们向祂所呼求的帮助。
　　一个严肃的思虑，就是挪去良心的保护和不能实现一美好的主意，以及养成不良而错误的习惯，而这些不仅会败坏我们自己，而且也败坏那些信任我们的人，我们唯一的安全就是要跟从主所引领的道路阶梯，要毫无怀疑地信靠祂的保护。祂说：“来，跟从我！”我们应经常祷告说：“上帝啊，扶持我行在你的路上，使我的脚不致滑跌。”（《时兆》1881.7.28）
本会注释　　以实玛利人。以实玛利和米甸是同父异母的兄弟（创25:2）。这两个名字在经文中常常互换，因为他们是近亲，居住在同一地区，相互通婚并长期融合。

士8:25 他们说：“我们情愿给你。”就铺开一件外衣，各人将所夺的耳环丢在其上。

†[吕]他们说：“我们情愿给你；就铺开一件外衣，各人将所掠得的金环丢在里面。

†[思]他们答说：“我们情愿给你。”于是开一件外衣，每人把所掠夺的金环掷在上面。

†[当代]“好的！”他们同声答应。他们铺开一件外衣，各人就把夺回来的金耳环都放在上面，总值约一千七百块金子；此外，还有米甸王所戴的月环、耳坠和所穿的王袍以及骆驼颈上的金链。

†[新译]他们回答：“我们愿意给你。”于是铺开一件外衣，各人把夺得的耳环丢在上面。

†[Wlb]众曰、我乐与之、遂铺其衣、各以所获耳环、掷于其中、

†[Xdv]民众回答：“我们很乐意给你。”他们就摊开一件外衣，每个人把夺来的耳环丢在上面。

†[Kjv]And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey.

†[Nkjv]So they answered, "We will gladly give them." And they spread out a garment, and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder.

†[BBE]And they gave answer, We will gladly give them. So they put down a robe, every man dropping into it the ear-rings he had taken.

†[GNT] The people answered, "We'll be glad to give them to you." They spread out a cloth, and everyone put on it the earrings that he had taken.

†[NIV]They answered, "We'll be glad to give them." So they spread out a garment, and each man threw a ring from his plunder onto it.

本会注释　　俄立和西伊伯。直译是“乌鸦和狼”。这是沙漠酋长形象的名字。以法莲人的快速行动切断了众多米甸人的退路，他们试图在浅滩越过约旦河，由拿弗他利，亚设和玛拿西重新集合起来的力量在后面追赶，约旦河的另一边是以法莲人在把守，在这种情况下，许多米甸人被迫投降。在俘虏中有两个王，俄立和西伊伯，两人都很快被处死。为纪念这次胜利，这两个王被杀的地方被命名为“俄立磐石”，即是“乌鸦磐石”和“西伊伯酒醡”，即“狼的酒醡”。显然他们的名字在《士师记》写成后的很多年仍为人所厌恶。“俄立磐石”在以赛亚时期仍为人所知（赛10:26）。
　　带过约旦河。约旦河东地区现名“外约旦”。根据士8:4，基甸还没有过约旦河。因此有人认为以法莲人捉住俄立和西伊伯是在他们越过约旦河到了河东后的事。他们然后又把俘虏的两个首领带回到基甸那里。较好的解释是，《士师记》的作者介绍了以法莲人和他们在这场战争中的作用，希望在长篇记录基甸追赶米甸人到约旦河东之前，讲完有关以法莲人和他们与基甸的争辩。因此作者中断了按时间顺序来讲述战争，转而讲述以法莲人的嫉妒以及基甸如何安抚他们的事。接着在士8:4作者又重新拿起战争故事的线索。基甸与以法莲人会面实际上发生在彻底打败米甸人回来以后，或至少在他渡过约旦河之后。

本会注释　　历七年的被掠夺后，从米甸人的压制下解脱出来获得自由是一件幸事，对基甸的拥戴之情也逐渐坚定起来，以色列人欣然同意他们拯救者的要求，把这些最贵重的战利品交给他。

士8:26 基甸所要出来的金耳环重一千七百舍客勒金子。此外还有米甸王所戴的月环、耳坠，和所穿的紫色衣服，并骆驼项上的金链子。

†[吕]基甸所要求的金环、重一千七百舍客勒金子；此外还有米甸王身上的月牙圈、耳坠、和紫红色衣服；另外又有骆驼脖子上的链子。

†[思]他所要的金环共有一千七百“协刻耳”重；此外尚有月牙环、耳环和米德杨王所穿的紫红衣，及他们骆驼颈上的项链。

†[当代]－

†[新译]基甸所要的金耳环，共重约二十公斤金子，此外还有米甸王身上的月牙圈、耳坠和紫红色的衣服，另外还有骆驼颈项上的链子。

†[Wlb]基甸所索之金耳环、重一千七百舍客勒、此外又得米甸王所佩之月环垂环、所衣之绛衣、及其驼项之索、

†[Xdv]基甸收集了大约二十公斤重的金耳环，另外还有米甸王穿戴的装饰品、项链，和紫色衣服，还有骆驼颈上的项圈。

†[Kjv]And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks.

†[Nkjv]Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold, besides the crescent ornaments, pendants, and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were around their camels' necks

†[BBE]The weight of the gold ear-rings which he got from them was one thousand, seven hundred shekels of gold; in addition to the moon-ornaments and jewels and the purple robes which were on the kings of Midian, and the chains on their camels' necks.

†[GNT] The gold earrings that Gideon got weighed over forty pounds, and this did not include the ornaments, necklaces, and purple clothes that the kings of Midian wore, nor the collars that were around the necks of their camels.

†[NIV]The weight of the gold rings he asked for came to seventeen hundred shekels, not counting the ornaments, the pendants and the purple garments worn by the kings of Midian or the chains that were on their camels' necks.

本会注释　　重。金耳环的重量大约是42磅10盎司（19.3千克）创24:22记载一个耳环是半舍客勒。
　　月环。希伯来语是saharonim（见21节注释）。
　　耳坠。希伯来语是netiphot，是挂在耳垂上的坠子。

士8:27 基甸以此制造了一个以弗得，设立在本城俄弗拉。后来以色列人拜那以弗得行了邪淫；这就作了基甸和他全家的网罗。 (串)出28:6-35士17:5;18:14,17|士6:24|出34:15士2:17本章33诗106:39|出23:33申7:16,25;12:30

†[吕]基甸将这些金子造了一个神谕像，安置在他本城俄弗拉；以色列众人都变了节在那里去服事（原文：行邪淫）那神谕像；这就害了基甸和他全家入于网罗。

†[思]基德红用这些金子造了一个“厄弗得”安置在他本城敖弗辣。以色列众人都到那里行邪淫，因此这个“厄弗得”便成了基德红及其家族的罗网。

†[当代]基甸用这些金子造了一件大祭司所穿的以弗得，把它安放在自己的家乡俄弗拉；但不久全以色列都敬拜这东西，基甸和他一家便在不知不觉之中使以色列陷入罗网。

†[新译]基甸用这些金子做了一个以弗得，安置在他的城俄弗拉；后来以色列众人都在那里随从以弗得行了邪淫，因此这就成了基甸和他全家的网罗。

†[Wlb]基甸用之作圣衣、置于己邑俄弗拉、以色列人徇欲拜之、成为基甸与其家之机槛、

†[Xdv]基甸用这些金子做了一个偶像，放在他的家乡俄弗拉。后来所有的以色列人离弃上帝，到那里去拜那偶像（希伯来文是：以弗得）；这就成了基甸和他家人的陷阱。

†[Kjv]And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, even in Ophrah: and all Israel went thither a whoring after it: which thing became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house.

†[Nkjv]Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city, Ophrah. And all Israel played the harlot with it there. It became a snare to Gideon and to his house.

†[BBE]And Gideon made an ephod from them and put it up in his town Ophrah; and all Israel went after it there and were false to the Lord; and it became a cause of sin to Gideon and his house.

†[GNT] Gideon made an idol from the gold and put it in his hometown, Ophrah. All the Israelites abandoned God and went there to worship the idol. It was a trap for Gideon and his family.

†[NIV]Gideon made the gold into an ephod, which he placed in Ophrah, his town. All Israel prostituted themselves by worshiping it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and his family.

本会注释　　以弗得。以弗得是大祭司穿的无袖坎肩，肩带上有刻着以色列十二支派名字的两块红玛瑙（出28:6-35；《先祖与先知》351页）。该词也指一般外袍，如撒母耳穿着它在圣殿中侍奉（撒上2:18）以及大卫在约柜前跳舞穿着的衣服（撒下6:14）。显然这是许多祭司穿的外袍（撒上22:18）。大卫的祭司亚比亚他用以弗得向耶和华求告（撒上23:6,9-12）。基甸的以弗得和胸甲的仿照祭司穿的以弗得做的（《先祖与先知》556页）
　　邪淫。以色列人似乎把以弗得当作崇拜的对象。
　　作了基甸和他全家的网罗。作者似乎暗示基甸死后临到他家的不幸与此以弗得有关系。人们怀疑促使基甸在俄弗拉建立这个对立性崇拜的动机。以色列人的宗教中心是在以法莲支派的示罗，会幕位于那里。或许是以法莲人傲慢自大的态度（士8:1）让基甸对他们十分怨恨，使他不屑于到以法莲的地域去崇拜。他被选召为士师之前，天使在他家附近显了一个神迹，他就断定上帝在暗暗告诉他，要建立一个新的敬拜场所，他应该在那里做祭司的工作。他曾请求显出神迹的征兆，并得到了应允。在他后来士师的工作中，他感到时时求问耶和华的需要，因此，基于这样的考虑，他就仿照会幕里的那个以弗得又制造了一个，他的罪在于未经上帝的同意便接过了亚伦祭司职位的特权。这种对正道的偏离，为他的至亲乃至部族的人更广泛的背道预备了道路。百姓因此被这个昔日推翻偶像崇拜的人引至歧途。基甸无疑并不打算转离对上帝的崇拜，他的目的或许是好的。然而，他离开上帝的引领，主观的估算一个新的宗教中心的需要，就打开了通向灾难之路的大门。基甸放弃上帝神圣敬拜和侍奉的计划是没有理由的。基甸若一如既往地寻求上帝的引领，就不至于使他的亲人和百姓陷于可悲的境地。
　　基甸的历史警示人们，良好的用心需要配合值得称道的行动。人的地位越高，他邪恶榜样的影响力就越深远；因此，越是伟人就越需要按上帝的方式制约生命中的行为举止。只有上帝的律法是唯一准绳。尽管基甸有失败，但使徒的《希伯来书》中依然因他早期的信心而称赞他（来11:32）。

士8:28 这样，米甸人被以色列人制伏了，不敢再抬头。基甸还在的日子，国中太平四十年。 (串)士3:11;5:31

†[吕]这样，米甸人就在以色列人面前被制伏，不能再抬起头来；这样基甸在世的日子、地方太平四十年。

†[思]米德杨在以色列子民前面屈服，再没有抬起头来。基德红在世时，境内平安了四十年。

†[当代]这事之后，米甸人受制于以色列人，再也不能翻身；基甸在生之日，境内安享太平四十年。

†[新译]这样，米甸人在以色列人面前就被制伏了，不能再抬起头来；基甸在世的日子，国中太平了四十年。

†[Wlb]米甸人服于以色列人、不复昂首、基甸在日、其地绥安、历四十年、

†[Xdv]这样，米甸人被以色列人击败，不再威胁他们。境内太平四十年，直到基甸去世。

†[Kjv]Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.

†[Nkjv]Thus Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted their heads no more. And the country was quiet for forty years in the days of Gideon.

†[BBE]So Midian was broken before the children of Israel and the Midianites never got back their strength. And the land had peace for forty years, in the days of Gideon.

†[GNT] So Midian was defeated by the Israelites and was no longer a threat. The land was at peace for forty years, until Gideon died.

†[NIV]Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideon's lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years.

士8:29 约阿施的儿子耶路巴力回去，住在自己家里。 (串)士6:32;7:1

†[吕]约阿施的儿子耶路巴力去住在自己家里。

†[思]约阿士的儿子耶鲁巴耳回去，安居在自己家中。

†[当代]基甸返回故乡居住，

†[新译]约阿施的儿子耶路巴力回去，住在自己家里。

†[Wlb]约阿施子耶路巴力归居己第、

†[Xdv]基甸退休回乡，住在家里。

†[Kjv]And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house.

†[Nkjv]Then Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house.

†[BBE]And Jerubbaal, the son of Joash, went back to his house and was living there.

†[GNT] Gideon went back to his own home and lived there.

†[NIV]Jerub-Baal son of Joash went back home to live.

士8:30 基甸有七十个亲生的儿子，因为他有许多的妻。 (串)士9:2,5

†[吕]基甸有七十个儿子、都是他亲生的，因为他有许多妻子。

†[思]基德红有七十个儿子，都是他亲生的，因为他有很多妻子。

†[当代]娶了许多妻妾，生了七十个儿子。

†[新译]基甸有七十个儿子，都是他亲生的，因为他有很多妻子。

†[Wlb]基甸妻室众多、生子七十、

†[Xdv]他有七十个儿子，因为他的妻妾很多。

†[Kjv]And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives.

†[Nkjv]Gideon had seventy sons who were his own offspring, for he had many wives.

†[BBE]Gideon had seventy sons, the offspring of his body; for he had a number of wives.

†[GNT] He had seventy sons, because he had many wives.

†[NIV]He had seventy sons of his own, for he had many wives.

本会注释　　许多的妻。这些妻妾说明了基甸的富有和权力。多妻制仅在统治者或极富裕的家庭采用。这里描述基甸的家庭（30,31节），为以后的一系列事件提供了背景（第9章）。

士8:31 他的妾住在示剑，也给他生了一个儿子。基甸与他起名叫亚比米勒。 (串)士9:1,18

†[吕]他的妾住在示剑、也给他生了一个儿子；基甸给他起名叫亚比米勒。

†[思]他在舍根的妾也给他生了一个儿子，给他起名叫阿彼默肋客。

†[当代]此外，在示剑有一个妾侍，为他生了一个儿子，名叫亚比米勒。

†[新译]他在示剑的妾，也给他生了一个儿子，他给他起名叫亚比米勒。

†[Wlb]其妾在示剑、亦生一子、基甸命名亚比米勒、

†[Xdv]他在示剑也有一个妾；她生了一个儿子，基甸给他取名亚比米勒。

†[Kjv]And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a son, whose name he called Abimelech.

†[Nkjv]And his concubine who was in Shechem also bore him a son, whose name he called Abimelech.

†[BBE]And the servant-wife he had in Shechem had a son by him, to whom he gave the name Abimelech.

†[GNT] He also had a concubine in Shechem; she bore him a son, and he named him Abimelech.

†[NIV]His concubine, who lived in Shechem, also bore him a son, whom he named Abimelech.

本会注释　　妾。下文表明她可能是一个迦南人。这个女人留在示剑她亲戚那里，没有来到基甸在俄弗拉的家，这说明了早期阿拉伯人称作“sadika （女性朋友）”的婚姻。在这种婚姻制度下，女人住在自己的民中，由丈夫一次次来访。在这种婚姻中所生的孩子算作妻子家族的成员，他们一直与母亲一起生活。
　　与他起名叫。原文结构常用来指人长大后另起的名字或所加的姓氏（王下17:34；尼9:7；但5:12）。因此有人认为亚比米勒意思是“一个王的父亲”。这是基甸观察到这个孩子的雄心和自负的性格时取的名字。该名可能也有“我父亲是王”的意思。所以该名也有可能是母亲取的，因爱慕虚荣，让所有的人记住这个孩子父亲是强有力的士师基甸。亚比米勒被证实是基甸的一个坏儿子，因为他有他父亲的勇气和精力，但却没有他的德行。

士8:32 约阿施的儿子基甸，年纪老迈而死，葬在亚比以谢族的俄弗拉，在他父亲约阿施的坟墓里。 (串)创25:8;35:29伯5:26|士6:24

†[吕]约阿施的儿子基甸得享长寿而死，埋葬在他父亲约阿施的坟墓里，就在亚比以谢族的俄弗拉。

†[思]约阿士的儿子基德红寿终正寝，埋在阿彼厄则尔的敖弗辣，他父亲约阿士的坟墓。

†[当代]约阿施的儿子基甸年老寿终，葬在亚比以谢的俄弗拉，就是他父亲约阿施的坟墓里。

†[新译]约阿施的儿子基甸寿数满足而死，埋葬在亚比以谢族的俄弗拉，在他父亲约阿施的坟墓里。

†[Wlb]约阿施子基甸寿高而卒、葬于父约阿施之墓、在亚比以谢族之俄弗拉、

†[Xdv]约阿施的儿子基甸寿终正寝，葬在亚比以谢族的俄弗拉，在他父亲约阿施的坟墓里。

†[Kjv]And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

†[Nkjv]Now Gideon the son of Joash died at a good old age, and was buried in the tomb of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

†[BBE]And Gideon, the son of Joash, came to his end when he was very old, and his body was put in the resting-place of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

†[GNT] Gideon son of Joash died at a ripe old age and was buried in the tomb of his father Joash, at Ophrah, the town of the clan of Abiezer.

†[NIV]Gideon son of Joash died at a good old age and was buried in the tomb of his father Joash in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

本会注释　　死。基甸在平静和幸福中去世，但是他种下的邪恶种子在下一代中结下了苦果。很少人认识到他们的言语和行为的影响是多么深远。
　　俄弗拉。见@士6:11@注释。

士8:33 基甸死后，以色列人又去随从诸巴力行邪淫，以巴力比利土为他们的神。 (串)士2:19|士2:17本章27|士9:4,46

†[吕]基甸一死，以色列人又变了节去服事（原文：行邪淫）众巴力（即：外国人的神），并且以巴力比利土（即：护约主）为他们的神。

†[思]基德红死后，以色列子民又去跟从巴耳诸神行邪淫，立巴耳贝黎特当做他们的天主。

†[当代]可是，基甸一死，以色列人便故态复萌，恢复敬拜巴力和巴力比利土，把它们奉作神灵。

†[新译]基甸死了以后，以色列人又转去随从众巴力，行邪淫，并且以巴力比利土作他们的神。

†[Wlb]基甸既没、以色列人转而徇欲从诸巴力、立巴力比利土为其神、

†[Xdv]基甸死后，以色列人民又离弃上帝，去拜巴力。他们认巴力比利土作他们的神明，

†[Kjv]And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and went a whoring after Baalim, and made Baalberith their god.

†[Nkjv]So it was, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel again played the harlot with the Baals, and made Baal-Berith their god.

†[BBE]And after the death of Gideon, the children of Israel again went after the gods of Canaan and were false to the Lord, and made Baal-berith their god.

†[GNT] After Gideon's death the people of Israel were unfaithful to God again and worshiped the Baals. They made Baal-of-the-Covenant their god,

†[NIV]No sooner had Gideon died than the Israelites again prostituted themselves to the Baals. They set up Baal-Berith as their god and

本会注释　　诸巴力。见士2:13,17。未经许可的敬拜方式很快就导致对假神的崇拜。
　　巴力比利土。直译是“立约的主”。这个神被称为“比利土神”意思是“立约的神”（士9:46）。示剑有一座庙供奉这个神灵（士9:4）。我们不清楚“立约的主”是否指统管迦南城邦联盟邑的神，或是指巴力和他的崇拜者之间的约，或是指示剑的迦南居民与以色列新来者之间所结的盟。两个民族的联盟常常由一个共同的崇拜契合在一起。在以后的时期中像这样的政教联合常常把以色列人引向偶像崇拜。以色列人曾被禁止（士2:2）与外邦民族结盟。在以色列人中背道的第一个征兆之一，就是把他们与外邦邻居之间的藩篱挪开。在立约时似乎让步是必需的，而这种让步常常是单边的，就是以色列人频繁地放弃他们的信心。

士8:34 以色列人不记念耶和华他们的上帝，就是拯救他们脱离四围仇敌之手的， (串)诗78:42

†[吕]以色列人不怀念着永恒主他们的上帝、就是曾经援救他们脱离四围仇敌之手的；

†[思]以色列子民忘记了上主他们的天主，曾从四周所有的敌人手中救了他们，

†[当代]虽然主曾经拯救他们脱离四围的敌人，以色列人却不以祂为他们的上帝，

†[新译]以色列人忘记了耶和华他们的　神，就是曾经拯救他们脱离四围仇敌之手的那位；

†[Wlb]不忆其上帝耶和华、救之脱于四周敌人手者、

†[Xdv]不再敬拜上主──那位曾经救他们脱离四周仇敌的上帝。

†[Kjv]And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side:

†[Nkjv]Thus the children of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side;

†[BBE]And the children of Israel did not keep in their minds the Lord their God, who had been their saviour from all their haters on every side;

†[GNT] and no longer served the Lord their God, who had saved them from all their enemies around them.

†[NIV]did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.

本会注释　　不记念。健忘成了跟随上帝的人常犯的毛病。铭记上帝在过去的引领和作为，并继续不断地仰赖祂的领导，就有安全。感恩源于回顾和思考。人若不思考上帝赐给他们的福气，就会忘记祂而不知感恩。这种忘恩负义成了不信的根源（见罗1:20-28）。
　　记念上帝需要积极的努力。人类头脑的结构是不会保留那些疏于回想之事的。因此我们需要通过每日对圣经的研习，参与对上帝的崇拜，不断回顾这些事情，使我们对神圣的历史记忆犹新。我们还需要回顾当今教会的历史，常常回想上帝在我们个人经历中的引领。
　　与许多希伯来单词一样，“记念”不仅指有意识地记忆，还包括按照对这些事实的认知去做。所以上帝所说的“记念”，就是依照祂的要求敬拜祂。基甸对“记念”的理解，是向他的子孙显示尊荣，留意他的建议，遵循他对未来以色列领土的权限安排。
　　基甸是错误在于以为设立以弗得崇拜就能使百姓保持对耶和华的忠诚，这是极为荒唐的作法。他死后，以色列人既没有再想他，也没有思考上帝对他们所施行的拯救。

士8:35 也不照着耶路巴力，就是基甸向他们所施的恩惠厚待他的家。 (串)士9:16-19

†[吕]他们也不照耶路巴力、就是基甸、向他们所施的厚爱、而好待他的家。

†[思]也没有恩待耶鲁巴耳即基德红的家，以报答他施于以色列的恩惠。

†[当代]也不纪念基甸为他们所做的事而厚待他的家人。

†[新译]也没有照着基甸向以色列人所施的一切恩惠，恩待耶路巴力，就是基甸的家。

†[Wlb]亦不依耶路巴力即基甸、所施于彼之恩、而厚遇其家、

†[Xdv]他们也不因基甸为以色列人所做的好事而善待他的家。

†[Kjv]Neither shewed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, namely, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shewed unto Israel.

†[Nkjv]nor did they show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (Gideon) in accordance with the good he had done for Israel.

†[BBE]And they were not kind to the house of Jerubbaal, that is, Gideon, in reward for all the good he had done to Israel.

†[GNT] They were not grateful to the family of Gideon for all the good that he had done for Israel.

†[NIV]They also failed to show kindness to the family of Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) for all the good things he had done for them.

本会注释　　这句话是对下一章事件的概括。那些曾拥戴基甸作王的人，没有善待他的子孙。这个世界多么健忘，今天的英雄明天就被遗忘。

----------到底部研经版建议用电脑浏览器----------