Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They asked each other, “Who did this?” When they carefully investigated, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” New Living Translation The people said to each other, “Who did this?” And after asking around and making a careful search, they learned that it was Gideon, the son of Joash. English Standard Version And they said to one another, “Who has done this thing?” And after they had searched and inquired, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing.” Berean Standard Bible “Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” King James Bible And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing. New King James Version So they said to one another, “Who has done this thing?” And when they had inquired and asked, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing.” New American Standard Bible So they said to one another, “Who did this thing?” And when they searched and inquired, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash did this thing.” NASB 1995 They said to one another, “Who did this thing?” And when they searched about and inquired, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash did this thing.” NASB 1977 And they said to one another, “Who did this thing?” And when they searched about and inquired, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash did this thing.” Legacy Standard Bible And they said to one another, “Who did this thing?” And when they searched about and inquired, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash did this thing.” Amplified Bible So they said to one another, “Who has done this thing?” When they searched about and inquired, they were told, “Gideon the son of Joash did it.” Christian Standard Bible They said to each other, “Who did this? ” After they made a thorough investigation, they said, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They said to each other, “Who did this?” After they made a thorough investigation, they said, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” American Standard Version And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing. Contemporary English Version "Who could have done such a thing?" they asked. And they kept on asking, until finally someone told them, "Gideon the son of Joash did it." English Revised Version And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing. GOD'S WORD® Translation They asked each other, "Who did this?" While they were investigating the matter, someone said, "Gideon, son of Joash, did this." Good News Translation They asked each other, "Who did this?" They investigated and found out that Gideon son of Joash had done it. International Standard Version They asked each other, "Who did this thing?" When they looked into it and asked around, they concluded, "Joash's son Gideon did it." Majority Standard Bible ?Who did this?? they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, ?Gideon son of Joash did it.? NET Bible They said to one another, "Who did this?" They investigated the matter thoroughly and concluded that Gideon son of Joash had done it. New Heart English Bible And they said to one another, "Who has done this thing?" When they inquired and asked, they said, "Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing." Webster's Bible Translation And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing. World English Bible They said to one another, “Who has done this thing?” When they inquired and asked, they said, “Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they say to one another, “Who has done this thing?” And they inquire and seek, and they say, “Gideon son of Joash has done this thing.” Young's Literal Translation And they say one to another, 'Who hath done this thing?' and they inquire and seek, and they say, 'Gideon son of Joash hath done this thing.' Smith's Literal Translation And they will say a man to his neighbor, Who did this word? And they will enquire and search, and they will say, Gideon, son of Joash did this word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they said one to another: Who hath done this? And when they inquired for the author of the fact, it was said: Gedeon the son of Joas did all this. Catholic Public Domain Version And they said one to another, “Who has done this?” And when they inquired everywhere as to the author of the deed, it was said, “Gideon, the son of Joash, did all these things.” New American Bible They asked one another, “Who did this?” They inquired and searched until they were told, “Gideon, son of Joash, did it.” New Revised Standard Version So they said to one another, “Who has done this?” After searching and inquiring, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said one to another, Who has done this thing? And when they had asked and enquired, they said, Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were saying, each man to his neighbor: “Who did this work?” And they asked and they investigated and they were saying: “Gedun son of Yoash did this work!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they said one to another: 'Who hath done this thing?' And when they inquired and asked, they said: 'Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And a man said to his neighbour, Who has done this thing? and they enquired and searched, and learnt that Gedeon the son of Joas had done this thing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gideon Destroys Baal's Altar…28When the men of the city got up in the morning, there was Baal’s altar torn down, with the Asherah pole cut down beside it and the second bull offered up on the newly built altar. 29“Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.” 30Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son. He must die, because he has torn down Baal’s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”… Cross References Judges 2:11-13 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. Judges 3:7 So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. Judges 10:6 And again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. They served the Baals, the Ashtoreths, the gods of Aram, Sidon, and Moab, and the gods of the Ammonites and Philistines. Thus they forsook the LORD and did not serve Him. 1 Kings 18:21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. 1 Kings 19:10 “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” 2 Kings 17:16 They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Jeremiah 2:28 But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Jeremiah 11:13 Your gods are indeed as numerous as your cities, O Judah; the altars of shame you have set up—the altars to burn incense to Baal—are as many as the streets of Jerusalem.’ Hosea 2:13 I will punish her for the days of the Baals when she burned incense to them, when she adorned herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers. But Me she forgot,” declares the LORD. Hosea 13:1-2 When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died. / Now they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!” Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 12:25-26 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? Luke 11:17-18 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. / If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. John 4:22-24 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. / But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Treasury of Scripture And they said one to another, Who has done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash has done this thing. Jump to Previous Care Carefully Inquire Inquired Investigated Joash Jo'ash Search Searched SearchingJump to Next Care Carefully Inquire Inquired Investigated Joash Jo'ash Search Searched SearchingJudges 6 1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8. A prophet rebukes them 11. An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance 17. Gideon's present is consumed with fire 24. Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom 28. Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal 33. Gideon's army 36. Gideon's signs “Who did this?” This question arises after the townspeople discover that the altar of Baal has been torn down and the Asherah pole cut down. The inquiry reflects the community's shock and confusion, as Baal worship was deeply ingrained in their culture. This moment highlights the tension between the worship of Yahweh and the prevalent Canaanite religious practices. The question also underscores the fear of divine retribution from Baal, a common belief among the Israelites who had adopted Canaanite customs. “they said to one another.” “And after they had investigated thoroughly,” “they were told,” “Gideon son of Joash did it.” Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Known for his initial hesitance and later faithfulness. 2. Joash Gideon's father, who owned the altar to Baal that Gideon destroyed. His reaction to Gideon's actions is significant in the account. 3. The Israelites The people of God, who were oppressed by the Midianites due to their disobedience and idolatry. 4. The Altar of Baal A symbol of Israel's idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. Its destruction by Gideon marks a turning point in Israel's return to God. 5. The Midianites Oppressors of Israel, used by God as a means of discipline for Israel's idolatry and disobedience. Teaching Points Courage in ObedienceGideon's actions remind us that obeying God often requires courage, especially when it goes against cultural norms or family expectations. The Importance of Investigating Truth The Israelites' investigation into the destruction of the altar shows the importance of seeking truth and understanding the reasons behind actions. God's Use of Imperfect People Gideon was initially hesitant and fearful, yet God used him mightily. This encourages us that God can use us despite our weaknesses. Confronting Idolatry Just as Gideon confronted the physical idols of his time, we are called to confront and remove any idols in our lives, whether they be material, relational, or ideological. Faith in Action Gideon's account is a testament to putting faith into action, trusting that God will provide strength and guidance when we step out in faith.(29) They said.--We are not told that Gideon's servants betrayed his secret, but suspicion would naturally fall on so brave and prominent a worshipper of Jehovah as Gideon was; and it is rarely that actions which require so much effort and so many coadjutors can be kept secret. Gideon had proved himself to be what his name signifies--"a hewer." A man so brave and so patriotic must have stood almost alone among a cringing and apostate people.Verse 29. - They said, Gideon hath, etc. No doubt one of the ten servants (ver. 27) employed by him had spoken about it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Whoמִ֥י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix did עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this?” הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that they said וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to one אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person another. רֵעֵ֔הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow And after they had investigated thoroughly, וַֽיִּדְרְשׁוּ֙ (way·yiḏ·rə·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship they were told, וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Gideon גִּדְעוֹן֙ (giḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1439: Gideon -- a judge of Israel son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joash יוֹאָ֔שׁ (yō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash did עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make it.” הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Links Judges 6:29 NIVJudges 6:29 NLT Judges 6:29 ESV Judges 6:29 NASB Judges 6:29 KJV Judges 6:29 BibleApps.com Judges 6:29 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:29 Chinese Bible Judges 6:29 French Bible Judges 6:29 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:29 They said one to another Who has (Jd Judg. 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