Hakim-hakim 6:29

6:29 They said to one another, ¹  “Who did this?” ²  They investigated the matter thoroughly ³  and concluded ⁴  that Gideon son of Joash had done it.

Hakim-hakim 7:14

7:14 The other man said, ⁵  “Without a doubt this symbolizes ⁶  the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God is handing Midian and all the army over to him.”

[6:29]  ¹ tn Heb “each one to his neighbor.”

[6:29]  ² tn Heb “this thing.”

[6:29]  ³ tn Heb “they inquired and searched.” The synonyms are joined to emphasize the care with which they conducted their inquiry.

[6:29]  ⁴ tn Heb “and said.” Perhaps the plural subject is indefinite. If so, it could be translated, “they were told.”

[7:14]  ⁵ tn Heb “answered and said.”

[7:14]  ⁶ tn Heb “This can be nothing but.”