How Does Gideon’s Punishment of Succoth and Peniel Reflect Internal Conflict Within Israel? The account of Gideon punishing the towns of Succoth and Peniel, as recorded in Judges 8:5–17, provides a revealing glimpse into the internal conflicts and tensions within Israel during the period of the Judges. Despite leading Israel … Continue reading How does Gideon’s punishment of Succoth and Peniel reflect internal conflict within Israel?