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-\v 6 But the leaders of Succoth replied, "You have not caught Zebah and Zalmunna yet. So why should we give food to your soldiers before you catch them?"
+\v 6 But the leaders of Succoth replied, "Right now you are ready to capture Zebah and Zalmunna and put them under your power as prisoners. You are strong enough to get food for yourself. You have no reason to try and force us to give you food."
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-\v 7 Gideon replied, "Because you said that, after Yahweh helps us defeat Zebah and Zalmunna, we will return. And then we will make whips from the thorns and sharp barbs found in the desert, and with them we will tear up your flesh!"
+\v 7 Gideon replied, "Because you said that, Yahweh will help us capture Zebah and Zalmunna and take them from you. We will come to you and we will make whips from the thorns and sharp barbs that grow in the desert. We will use those thorns and barbs to tear your flesh to pieces!"
 
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