Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Jether was Gideon's firstborn son who was commanded to kill Zebah and Zalmunna but was too young and fearful to do so.
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Jether was the firstborn son of Gideon, the judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from Midianite oppression. After Gideon defeated the Midianite kings Zebah and Zalmunna, he commanded Jether to kill them. However, Jether was still a youth and was afraid to carry out the execution. As a result, Gideon himself killed the Midianite kings. This incident highlights Jether's youth and inexperience, as well as Gideon's role as a strong leader and warrior.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3500
So he said to Jether, his firstborn, “Get up and kill them.” But the young man did not draw his sword; he was fearful because he was still a youth.
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