Judges 8:1

New Century Version

The men of Ephraim asked Gideon, “Why did you treat us this way? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight against Midian?” They argued angrily with Gideon.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Soon all the Israelites came to the king and said to him, “Why did our relatives, the people of Judah, steal you away? Why did they bring you and your family across the Jordan River with your men?”

2 Samuel 19:42

All the people of Judah answered the Israelites, “We did this because the king is our close relative. Why are you angry about it? We have not eaten food at the king’s expense or taken anything for ourselves!”

Job 5:2

Anger kills the fool, and jealousy slays the stupid.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

I realized the reason people work hard and try to succeed: They are jealous of each other. This, too, is useless, like chasing the wind.

Hosea 13:1

People used to fear the tribe of Ephraim; they were important people in Israel. But they sinned by worshiping Baal, so they must die.

Judges 8:2

But he answered them, “I have not done as well as you! The small part you did was better than all that my people of Abiezer did.